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DVL 613D

1966 Sunbeam Tiger

Blue Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,472 mi
Last recorded54,472 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Tiger35,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVL 613D
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,246 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 53,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,480 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 52,424 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Jun 2018 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 52,129 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,875 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,890 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,890 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,547 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 50,547 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,686 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 49,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,822 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,815 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,240 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 47,240 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 46,534 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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DVL 613D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger in Blue with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1966 Sunbeam Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 35,046 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 DVL 613D, 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 60 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DVL 613D registered?

DVL 613D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 5 September 1966.

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