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EKF 681C

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Red Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,746 mi
Last recorded91,746 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKF 681C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,746 miles

Offside Front corrosion floor

Offside Rear corrosion outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,468 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,935 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,695 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,625 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,502 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 73,963 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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EKF 681C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EKF 681C, 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 EKF 681C registered?

EKF 681C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 12 July 1965.

Is EKF 681C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKF 681C shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKF 681C have outstanding finance?

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