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EGJ 846J

1970 Sunbeam Stiletto

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,963 mi
Last recorded52,963 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto63,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 846J
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 52,278 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 52,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 51,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,740 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm movement on front bolts

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,189 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,001 miles

Coolant leak

Off and nearside mirrors deteriorated

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Stiletto?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
501
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14
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EGJ 846J is a 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 63,497 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sunbeam Stiletto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGJ 846J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Stiletto typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 56 years old, this Sunbeam Stiletto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGJ 846J registered?

EGJ 846J is a 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 1 September 1970.

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