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AHJ 953C

2005 Sunbeam Tiger

Blue Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,866 mi
Last recorded33,866 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 953C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,866 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 33,866 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,859 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,311 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 32,309 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,822 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,822 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,456 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,465 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,867 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,314 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 28,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2006 27,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,655 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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AHJ 953C is a 2005 Sunbeam Tiger in Blue with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AHJ 953C, 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 21 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AHJ 953C registered?

AHJ 953C is a 2005 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AHJ 953C shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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