MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both track rod end boots damaged
Signs of wear and play in n/s rear wheel bearing
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Both track rod end boots damaged
Brake fluid level low
Signs of wear and play in n/s rear wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r exhaust mounting broken
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r exhaust mounting broken
The vehicles speedometer and rev counter are not operating
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Tiger?
Based on 3,243 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EDU 296C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 EDU 296C, 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 EDU 296C registered?
EDU 296C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 10 February 1965.
Is EDU 296C safe to buy?
The MOT history for EDU 296C shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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