Sunbeam Rapier

Green · Petrol · 1960 · 1,494 cc

22 GTTMOT history

22 GTT is a green petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 5 Dec 1960. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
86,189 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 GTT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
5 Dec 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 GTT was last recorded at 86,189 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,242 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
947 miles
Average per year
1,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,189 miles
  • 2023 – 85,242 miles
  • 2022 – 83,548 miles
  • 2021 – 83,243 miles
  • 2019 – 82,100 miles
  • 2018 – 81,565 miles
  • 2017 – 81,017 miles
  • 2016 – 80,258 miles
  • 2015 – 78,796 miles
  • 2014 – 76,731 miles
  • 2013 – 75,050 miles
  • 2012 – 73,922 miles
  • 2011 – 72,686 miles
  • 2010 – 70,862 miles
  • 2009 – 69,888 miles
  • 2008 – 68,202 miles
  • 2007 – 66,468 miles
  • 2006 – 64,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,189 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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,189 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    914871599184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,242 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    609457992968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,548 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    794762985021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,243 miles (+1,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    223800369331
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass82,100 miles (+535)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    979149430099
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate leak
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp bulb faded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass81,565 miles (+548)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    832420236350
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp aim low

  7. Pass81,017 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    424842027432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,258 miles (+1,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,258 miles
    Test number
    408039159915
    • AdvisoryCorrosion exhaust
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow manifold front pipe area
    • AdvisorySlight in out movement o/s/r half shaft
    • AdvisorySteering box wet
    • AdvisorySteering box wet

  9. Pass78,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    717113875101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,796 miles (+2,065)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    548003975117
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion exhaust slight blow flange joint o/s/r slight in out movement on half shaft steering box wet exhaust touching gearbox bell housing

  11. Pass76,731 miles (+1,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,731 miles
    Test number
    826809864137
    • NoteSlight imbalance front brakes corrosion exhaust steering box wet slight in out movement o/s/r half shaft rear brake back plates damp oil

  12. Pass75,050 miles (+1,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    959135373142
    • NoteSteering box wet corrosion exhaust n/s/r brake back plate wet oil slight in and out movement o/s/r half shaft

  13. Pass73,922 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,922 miles
    Test number
    587836362189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,834 miles (+1,148)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,834 miles
    Test number
    235449252480
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSteering box wet corrosion exhaust slight in and out movement o/s/r half shaft

  15. Pass72,686 miles (+1,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    109799351150
    • NoteScreen washers slightly weak oil leaks engine gaerbox diff steering box wet corrosion exhaust slight in/out movement o/s/r half shaft slight imbalance rear brakes front shock obsorbers slghtly weak bushes worn heater duct clips loose slight binding o

  16. Pass70,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,862 miles
    Test number
    342417060140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,845 miles (+957)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    631887760145
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront shock obsorbers slightly weak engine gearbox axle oil leaks steering box wet n/s/r hub back plate damp oil rear brake slight imbalance corrosion exhaust slight in out movement o/s/r half shaft o/s/f hub bearing slight play

  18. Pass69,888 miles (+1,686)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,888 miles
    Test number
    440781569145
    • NoteO/s beam pattern poor oil leaks oil leak axle pinion seal surface corrosion exhaust n/s/r hub seal wet in out movement o/s/r hub steering box wet front shock obsorbers slightly weak slight imbalance rear brakes

  19. Pass68,202 miles (+1,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,202 miles
    Test number
    382665668165
    • NoteO/s beam pattern poor n/s sreen washer jet inop fan belt slack cracking oil leaks oil leaks axle pinion seal steering box oil dampness around o/s/r n/s/r hub back plates slight imbalance rear brakes surface corrosion exhaust clips loose heater pipes

  20. Pass66,468 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    111163197482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    654773286095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 22 GTT

What vehicle is registration 22 GTT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 GTT on a green petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 5 Dec 1960. 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 22 GTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 22 GTT expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 22 GTT?
The MOT on 22 GTT expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 22 GTT done?
22 GTT was recorded at 86,189 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 1,168 miles a year.
Has 22 GTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 GTT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on 22 GTT 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 22 GTT find?
22 GTT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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