Sunbeam Rapier

Green · Petrol · 1960 · 1,494 cc

225 DLTMOT history

225 DLT is a green petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Jan 1962. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,358 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
225 DLT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Jan 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

225 DLT was last recorded at 84,358 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,253 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,358 miles
  • 2025 – 84,253 miles
  • 2024 – 84,040 miles
  • 2023 – 83,866 miles
  • 2022 – 83,737 miles
  • 2021 – 83,547 miles
  • 2020 – 83,368 miles
  • 2019 – 82,950 miles
  • 2018 – 82,269 miles
  • 2017 – 81,571 miles
  • 2016 – 80,994 miles
  • 2009 – 80,984 miles
  • 2008 – 80,974 miles
  • 2007 – 80,969 miles
  • 2006 – 80,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,358 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,358 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,358 miles
    Test number
    845163174285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,253 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,253 miles
    Test number
    797698204730
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,040 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    580940200934
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    422879052993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,866 miles (+129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,866 miles
    Test number
    620987733861
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass83,737 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    563521498966
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,547 miles (+179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,547 miles
    Test number
    963731916711
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,368 miles
    Test number
    497798347783
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail83,368 miles (+418)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,368 miles
    Test number
    749794907716
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass82,950 miles (+681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    185160744149
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,269 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,269 miles
    Test number
    822487892918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,571 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,571 miles
    Test number
    990126751943
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  13. Pass80,994 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,994 miles
    Test number
    959237828742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,992 miles (+8)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    884580762912
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass80,984 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,984 miles
    Test number
    160296129185
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail80,980 miles (+6)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    760408819182
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass80,974 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    423026108172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,969 miles (+31)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    372071927109
    • NoteSerface rust to under side of car

  19. Pass80,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    851837696038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 225 DLT

What vehicle is registration 225 DLT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 225 DLT on a green petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Jan 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 225 DLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 225 DLT is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 225 DLT?
The MOT on 225 DLT is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 225 DLT done?
225 DLT was recorded at 84,358 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 166 miles a year.
Has 225 DLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 225 DLT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 225 DLT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 225 DLT find?
225 DLT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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