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BRW 309K

1972 Sunbeam Stiletto

Silver Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 309K
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,677 miles

all welding repairs to sill and floor only just met weldind and mot pass standard, covered in thick underseal hard to assess quility of weld

steering rack advance play/ wear

Fail 25 Jun 2008 79,667 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

steering rack advance play/ wear

Fail 21 May 2008 79,655 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,655 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 79,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 79,655 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

advise slight play offside and nearside trunions

advise slight play track rod ends

Pass 1 Dec 2005 75,614 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BRW 309K is a 1972 Sunbeam Stiletto in Silver with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 BRW 309K, 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 54 years old, this Sunbeam Stiletto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRW 309K is a 1972 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 13 April 1972.

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