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XKL 563J

1971 Sunbeam Stiletto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto59,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKL 563J
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,813 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,751 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill closing panel holed and inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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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XKL 563J is a 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKL 563J, 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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How do I check the history of XKL 563J?

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What year was XKL 563J registered?

XKL 563J is a 1971 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is XKL 563J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKL 563J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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