CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJU 497F

1968 Sunbeam Stiletto

Green Petrol 875cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,985 mi
Last recorded37,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto36,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Sunbeam
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJU 497F
MakeSunbeam
ModelStiletto
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
View full Sunbeam Stiletto reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,985 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 37,985 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both fixing bolts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,593 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

small play showing in o/s king pin

Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,657 miles

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

small play in n/s king pin

Fail 8 Oct 2014 36,657 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

small play in n/s king pin

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,291 miles

small play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,287 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f hose on suspension leg

small play in n/s/f trunion

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
Full Sunbeam Stiletto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJU 497F is a 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJU 497F, 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 NJU 497F?

You can check the full history of NJU 497F by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJU 497F registered?

NJU 497F is a 1968 Sunbeam Stiletto, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is NJU 497F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJU 497F shows 9 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.

Does NJU 497F have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJU 497F. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.