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WCA 18K

1971 Sunbeam Stiletto

Orange Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,688 mi
Last recorded63,688 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto59,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCA 18K
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,688 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 63,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,617 miles

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013

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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WCA 18K is a 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto in Orange with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WCA 18K, 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.

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What year was WCA 18K registered?

WCA 18K is a 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is WCA 18K safe to buy?

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