Sunbeam Rapier

White and Brown · Petrol · 1961 · 1,750 cc

257 HYPMOT history

257 HYP is a white and brown petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Oct 1961. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 86,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
86,723 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
257 HYP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Colour
White and Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
1 Oct 1961
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

257 HYP was last recorded at 86,723 miles on 26 May 2026, 6,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,292 miles · 21 Jan 2014
Between the last two tests
6,431 miles
Average per year
374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,723 miles
  • 2014 – 80,292 miles
  • 2009 – 80,158 miles
  • 2008 – 80,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,723 miles (+6,431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    794211011954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,292 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,292 miles
    Test number
    158291924076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,291 miles (+133)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,291 miles
    Test number
    458686704080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  4. Pass80,158 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,158 miles
    Test number
    871195149254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass80,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    723752238212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 257 HYP

What vehicle is registration 257 HYP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 257 HYP on a white and brown petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Oct 1961. 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 257 HYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 257 HYP is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 257 HYP?
The MOT on 257 HYP is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 257 HYP done?
257 HYP was recorded at 86,723 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 374 miles a year.
Has 257 HYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 257 HYP has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on 257 HYP 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 257 HYP find?
257 HYP passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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