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EPO 500C

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Red Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,541 mi
Last recorded12,541 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 500C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 12,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 11,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 10,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 9,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 7,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 6,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 4,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 4,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 2,903 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 2,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 2,561 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 2,561 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 2,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 2,321 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 2,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 2,204 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 2,147 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion beginning on off side rear sill not structural or sharp edged

rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 2,147 miles

corrosion beginning on off side rear sill not structural or sharp edged

rear exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 2,049 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 2,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 1,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 1,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 1,446 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 1,258 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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EPO 500C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPO 500C, 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 EPO 500C?

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What year was EPO 500C registered?

EPO 500C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 18 February 1965.

Is EPO 500C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 500C shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EPO 500C have outstanding finance?

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