Sunbeam Rapier

Bronze · Petrol · 1963 · 1,592 cc

KSL 583MOT history

KSL 583 is a bronze petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Mar 1963. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,876 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
431 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for KSL 583 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
KSL 583
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Sunbeam
Model
Rapier
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,592 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Mar 1963
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSL 583 was last recorded at 62,876 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,467 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
409 miles
Average per year
431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,876 miles
  • 2024 – 62,467 miles
  • 2023 – 62,235 miles
  • 2022 – 61,650 miles
  • 2021 – 61,194 miles
  • 2020 – 60,878 miles
  • 2019 – 60,625 miles
  • 2018 – 60,457 miles
  • 2017 – 59,457 miles
  • 2016 – 58,809 miles
  • 2015 – 57,761 miles
  • 2014 – 56,823 miles
  • 2013 – 56,248 miles
  • 2011 – 55,886 miles
  • 2010 – 55,655 miles
  • 2009 – 55,481 miles
  • 2008 – 55,163 miles
  • 2007 – 54,719 miles
  • 2006 – 54,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,876 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,876 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    926356818192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,467 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    308224018422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,235 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    438090233811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,650 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    847241038540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,194 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    821266609129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,166 miles (+288)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    283645159254
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has minor oil leak

  7. Pass60,878 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    589257535777
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,625 miles (+168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,625 miles
    Test number
    197276799674
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,457 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    522341904532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass59,457 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    325401193963
    • AdvisorySlight lift in front king pins

  11. Pass58,809 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,809 miles
    Test number
    608774222974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,761 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    325185935102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,753 miles (+930)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,753 miles
    Test number
    545982035173
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass56,823 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,823 miles
    Test number
    147452534261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,248 miles (+362)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,248 miles
    Test number
    978521663188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear axle oil seal, leaking slightly

  16. Pass55,886 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    967455861234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,655 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    904221860280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,481 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,481 miles
    Test number
    303981759241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,163 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    130056448254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,719 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,719 miles
    Test number
    290498967251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,709 miles (+338)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    961306857201
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  22. Pass54,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    902661666293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about KSL 583

What vehicle is registration KSL 583 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSL 583 on a bronze petrol Sunbeam Rapier first used on 1 Mar 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 KSL 583 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KSL 583 is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on KSL 583?
The MOT on KSL 583 is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KSL 583 done?
KSL 583 was recorded at 62,876 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 431 miles a year.
Has KSL 583 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSL 583 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on KSL 583 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 KSL 583 find?
KSL 583 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all KS registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.