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ROD 218H

1970 Sunbeam Stiletto

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,914 mi
Last recorded73,914 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto63,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 218H
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,914 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Drivers seat swob damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bush slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,178 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure rear bracket broken at floor (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,369 miles

condition of engine bay wiring

Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,369 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

condition of engine bay wiring

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,286 miles

rear brake balance poor

rub mark on front o/s inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,279 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 15,279 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,939 miles

slight play n/s front kingpin

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,172 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 12,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,891 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,554 miles

KNOCKING FROM STEERING

Fail 7 Aug 2007 7,551 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

knocking from inner arm jints

Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,630 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 6,630 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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ROD 218H is a 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ROD 218H, 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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ROD 218H is a 1970 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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