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TIG 8085

1987 Sunbeam Tiger

Blue Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,205 mi
Last recorded19,205 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 8085
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 19,205 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2020 16,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 14,842 miles

O/s/r chassis corroded near leaf spring mount

Fail 11 Jun 2019 14,842 miles

O/s/r chassis corroded near leaf spring mount

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,887 miles

Slight play in steering lower uj

Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes very close to roll bar

Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,537 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 96,449 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 7,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,439 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 3,776 miles

o/s/f out rigger corroding & slight damage

Pass 12 Jun 2007 3,200 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 3,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,235 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 1,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TIG 8085 is a 1987 Sunbeam Tiger in Blue with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TIG 8085, 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 39 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIG 8085 registered?

TIG 8085 is a 1987 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 26 October 1987.

Is TIG 8085 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 8085 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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