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JUL 390D

1966 Sunbeam Tiger

White Petrol 4945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

13,408 mi
Last recorded13,408 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1966 Sunbeam Tiger35,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 390D
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,945cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 13,408 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 12,020 miles

Nearside centre exhaust mounting bracket broken. system still adequately supported at this time

oil leaks

Fail 19 Dec 2017 40,962 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside centre exhaust mounting bracket broken. system still adequately supported at this time

oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2016 8,620 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,962 miles

Nearside steering track rod has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2014 3,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,961 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 40,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,787 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,461 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,943 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 32,943 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,080 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 30,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,642 miles

slight up and down movement in steering column bearings

Fail 5 Dec 2008 26,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight up and down movement in steering column bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,829 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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JUL 390D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger in White with a 4,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1966 Sunbeam Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 35,046 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 JUL 390D, 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 60 years old, this Sunbeam Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JUL 390D is a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 1 November 1966.

Is JUL 390D safe to buy?

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