Sunbeam Rapier

White and Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 1,592 cc

259 XHUMOT history

259 XHU is a white and blue petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Jul 1964. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,367 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
259 XHU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,592 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
1 Jul 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

259 XHU was last recorded at 59,367 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,963 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
404 miles
Average per year
281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,367 miles
  • 2024 – 58,963 miles
  • 2023 – 58,685 miles
  • 2022 – 58,231 miles
  • 2021 – 57,771 miles
  • 2020 – 57,366 miles
  • 2019 – 56,911 miles
  • 2018 – 56,323 miles
  • 2017 – 56,309 miles
  • 2016 – 56,181 miles
  • 2015 – 56,128 miles
  • 2013 – 55,980 miles
  • 2012 – 55,846 miles
  • 2011 – 55,556 miles
  • 2010 – 55,245 miles
  • 2009 – 54,978 miles
  • 2008 – 54,755 miles
  • 2007 – 54,250 miles
  • 2006 – 53,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,367 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.

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,367 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    150029092615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,963 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    889246125032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,685 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,685 miles
    Test number
    497457754826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,683 miles (+452)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,683 miles
    Test number
    960278003690
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,231 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,231 miles
    Test number
    508595407902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,771 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    735273685475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,366 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,366 miles
    Test number
    667880253074
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass56,911 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    260746592612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,323 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,323 miles
    Test number
    811669693953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,309 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    910912661847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    555759537854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,181 miles (+53)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    762992260683
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass56,128 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,128 miles
    Test number
    897738125075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,980 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    516961643265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass55,980 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    999741843219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    159208502262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass55,846 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    356978102207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,556 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    857828791267
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass55,245 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    390556180238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    910150299163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,978 miles (+223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,978 miles
    Test number
    393185079104
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass54,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    391552688131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,755 miles (+505)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    473059978192
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass54,250 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    690198037078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    480840326003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 259 XHU

What vehicle is registration 259 XHU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 259 XHU on a white and blue petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Jul 1964. 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 259 XHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 259 XHU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 259 XHU?
The MOT on 259 XHU is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 259 XHU done?
259 XHU was recorded at 59,367 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 281 miles a year.
Has 259 XHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 259 XHU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 259 XHU 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 259 XHU find?
259 XHU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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