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KVB 696K

1971 Sunbeam Stiletto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto59,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVB 696K
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 80,799 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 77,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,812 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,211 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,679 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,679 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KVB 696K is a 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 59,617 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 KVB 696K, 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 55 years old, this Sunbeam Stiletto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KVB 696K?

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What year was KVB 696K registered?

KVB 696K is a 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 16 November 1971.

Is KVB 696K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVB 696K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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