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FNN 652C

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

White Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,735 mi
Last recorded24,735 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 652C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 24,735 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tail pipe mounting outer bush splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective exhaust tail pipe mounting outer bush splitting and inner bush splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 24,735 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tail pipe mounting outer bush splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective exhaust tail pipe mounting outer bush splitting and inner bush splitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 19,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 17,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 9,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,217 miles

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

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

fuel pipe damp going into pump

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,534 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 99,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,546 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,353 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 92,336 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 91,790 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,842 miles

fuel filler cap seal in poor condition

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near side chassis rail corroded slightly at front

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded near to limit of seat belt mounting.

near side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 9 Nov 2007 90,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler cap seal in poor condition

headlamp aims on lower limit.

near side chassis rail corroded slightly at front

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded near to limit of seat belt mounting.

near side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2007 90,836 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

COOLANT LEAK FROM LOWER OFFSIDE OF RADIATOR AREA.

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK.

WASHER PIPE LEAKS WHEN SCREEN WASHERS ARE USED.

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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FNN 652C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in White with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FNN 652C, 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.

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What year was FNN 652C registered?

FNN 652C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 29 June 1965.

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