MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in 3x places (7.1.2)
advise brake pipe is cable tied to fuel housing
advise fuel line extremely close to exhaust manifold
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in 3x places (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
advise brake pipe is cable tied to fuel housing
advise fuel line extremely close to exhaust manifold
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Fuel pipe insecure rubbing on water hose (7.2.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front spring bush damaged (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in 3x places (7.1.2)
advise brake pipe is cable tied to fuel housing
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Tiger?
Based on 3,243 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LWX 797D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger in Red with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 LWX 797D, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LWX 797D?
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What year was LWX 797D registered?
LWX 797D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 18 May 1966.
Is LWX 797D safe to buy?
The MOT history for LWX 797D shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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