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YVX 140F

1968 Sunbeam Stiletto

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,536 mi
Last recorded1,536 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto36,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVX 140F
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 1,536 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear low & worn low

Fail 16 Oct 2017 1,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven 41% (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre uneven wear low & worn low

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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YVX 140F is a 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 36,181 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 YVX 140F, 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 58 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 YVX 140F?

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What year was YVX 140F registered?

YVX 140F is a 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 12 March 1968.

Is YVX 140F safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVX 140F shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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