Sunbeam Rapier

Blue and Cream · Petrol · 1963 · 1,592 cc

435 UHTMOT history

435 UHT is a blue and cream petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 16 Aug 1963. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2023
Mileage
82,891 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
68 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
435 UHT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,592 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
16 Aug 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

435 UHT was last recorded at 82,891 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2019: 82,369 miles, lower than 82,639 miles on 14 Aug 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,787 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
68 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,891 miles
  • 2021 – 82,787 miles
  • 2020 – 82,664 miles
  • 2019 – 82,369 miles
  • 2018 – 82,639 miles
  • 2017 – 82,426 miles
  • 2016 – 82,117 miles
  • 2015 – 82,094 miles
  • 2014 – 82,014 miles
  • 2013 – 82,014 miles
  • 2012 – 82,012 miles
  • 2010 – 82,007 miles
  • 2009 – 82,007 miles
  • 2008 – 81,956 miles
  • 2007 – 81,897 miles
  • 2006 – 81,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,891 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    363624327691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,891 miles (+104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    327477384922
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  3. Pass82,787 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    954296542277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,664 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,664 miles
    Test number
    459892985171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,369 miles (-270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,369 miles
    Test number
    439266022750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,639 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    436272966616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,426 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    786916631175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,117 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,117 miles
    Test number
    598511237184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,094 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    557743225242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    349556724434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass82,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    655511933116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,014 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    188347063408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass82,012 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    279383372051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,007 miles
    Test number
    660233250267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,007 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,007 miles
    Test number
    934011169279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,999 miles (+43)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,999 miles
    Test number
    744128389165
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass81,956 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,956 miles
    Test number
    413606988120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass81,897 miles (+109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    131925687114
    • NoteHANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTING
    • NoteO/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED
  19. Pass81,788 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,788 miles
    Test number
    274331476403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRecommend handbrake adjusted.

Questions about 435 UHT

What vehicle is registration 435 UHT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 435 UHT on a blue and cream petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 16 Aug 1963. 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 435 UHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 435 UHT expired on 29 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 435 UHT?
The MOT on 435 UHT expired on 29 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 435 UHT done?
435 UHT was recorded at 82,891 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 68 miles a year.
Has 435 UHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 435 UHT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 435 UHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 435 UHT find?
435 UHT passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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