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EFD 949C

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Green Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,745 mi
Last recorded47,745 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 949C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 47,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,736 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 47,683 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 47,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,511 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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EFD 949C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Green with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFD 949C, 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 EFD 949C?

You can check the full history of EFD 949C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EFD 949C registered?

EFD 949C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 1 May 1965.

Is EFD 949C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 949C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFD 949C have outstanding finance?

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