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SVN 226D

2006 Sunbeam Tiger

Yellow Petrol 4242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,310 mi
Last recorded29,310 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 226D
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint grease nipple missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower ball joint grease nipple missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,283 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 29,283 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 29,280 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 29,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2011 29,067 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,067 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 28,829 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch slave cyl pipe not flexible

Fail 5 May 2010 28,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch slave cyl pipe not flexible

Pass 15 May 2009 28,640 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 28,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,640 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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SVN 226D is a 2006 Sunbeam Tiger in Yellow with a 4,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVN 226D, 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 20 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SVN 226D registered?

SVN 226D is a 2006 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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