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ABW 161C

2006 Sunbeam Tiger

Red Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,850 mi
Last recorded16,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 161C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 16,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 15,931 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 15,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 15,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 15,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,659 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 14,423 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2014 13,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 12,888 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 12,862 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 11,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,488 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Apr 2008 9,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 8,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 6,241 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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ABW 161C is a 2006 Sunbeam Tiger in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ABW 161C, 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 20 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 161C registered?

ABW 161C is a 2006 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is ABW 161C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 161C shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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