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ORX 905C

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,866 mi
Last recorded42,866 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORX 905C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 42,866 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,843 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,839 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,833 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,588 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 42,587 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,240 miles

rear differential is leaking oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers inner door pannel is missing

offside front steering rack gaiter has very small split

Fail 17 Jul 2012 42,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear differential leaking oil

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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ORX 905C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORX 905C, 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 ORX 905C?

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What year was ORX 905C registered?

ORX 905C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 17 May 1965.

Is ORX 905C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORX 905C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORX 905C have outstanding finance?

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