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TEU 243C

1970 Sunbeam Tiger

White Petrol 4260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,670 mi
Last recorded23,670 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 243C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,260cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 23,670 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2018 22,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,061 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle/chassis.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 20,480 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 19,429 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,914 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 14,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,549 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 6,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 6,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 5,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 5,609 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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TEU 243C is a 1970 Sunbeam Tiger in White with a 4,260cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TEU 243C, 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 56 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TEU 243C registered?

TEU 243C is a 1970 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is TEU 243C safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEU 243C shows 16 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 TEU 243C have outstanding finance?

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