Sunbeam Rapier

Grey · Petrol · 1961 · 1,494 cc

2645 HJMOT history

2645 HJ is a grey petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 4 Nov 1961. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 58,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
58,488 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
48 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2645 HJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
4 Nov 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2645 HJ was last recorded at 58,488 miles on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2025: 58,488 miles, lower than 58,521 miles on 24 May 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,521 miles · 24 May 2025
Average per year
48 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,488 miles
  • 2022 – 58,461 miles
  • 2021 – 58,350 miles
  • 2019 – 58,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,488 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,488 miles (-33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    933102174013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    646075052492
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail58,521 miles (+60)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    183694728729
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    150898293328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,461 miles (+111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    810830687551
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective coin stuck in mechanism (7.1.2 (e))

  6. Pass58,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    949178259031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,350 miles (+149)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    951440349377
    • Repaired at testSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    252584407896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,201 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    285509520390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about 2645 HJ

What vehicle is registration 2645 HJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2645 HJ on a grey petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 4 Nov 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 2645 HJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2645 HJ expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2645 HJ?
The MOT on 2645 HJ expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2645 HJ done?
2645 HJ was recorded at 58,488 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 48 miles a year.
Has 2645 HJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2645 HJ has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 2645 HJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 2645 HJ find?
2645 HJ passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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