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JDF 495D

1966 Sunbeam Tiger

Blue Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,975 mi
Last recorded60,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Tiger35,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDF 495D
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 60,975 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

rear diff has a minor leak

Pass 24 May 2016 60,949 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,745 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,523 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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JDF 495D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger in Blue with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 JDF 495D, 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 JDF 495D registered?

JDF 495D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 1 August 1966.

Is JDF 495D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDF 495D shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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