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COH 119C

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Red Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,129 mi
Last recorded53,129 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOH 119C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,647 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,151 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,614 miles

offside and nearside steering rack gaitors perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2011 37,180 miles

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

offside and nearside steering rack gaitors perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,291 miles

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre both have perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 1 Sep 2008 33,262 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre both have perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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COH 119C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 COH 119C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of COH 119C?

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What year was COH 119C registered?

COH 119C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 1 April 1965.

Is COH 119C safe to buy?

The MOT history for COH 119C shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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