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664 BXX

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Red Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,228 mi
Last recorded9,228 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration664 BXX
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 9,228 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 9,200 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,083 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 9,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 8,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,693 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from offside steering rack

steering arms bent

Fail 21 Feb 2013 8,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from offside steering rack

steering arms bent

Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,155 miles

How Reliable is the Sunbeam Tiger?

Based on 3,243 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 63
Stop lamp not working 39
brake binding 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Steering rack gaiter split 23
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664 BXX is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Sunbeam Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 28,614 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 Tiger fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 664 BXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sunbeam Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 61 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 664 BXX registered?

664 BXX is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 28 May 1965.

Is 664 BXX safe to buy?

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