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KBY 196C

1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Blue Petrol 4261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,544 mi
Last recorded22,544 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger28,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 196C
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 22,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,183 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015
Pass 15 May 2013 19,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,486 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,863 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,968 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 11,316 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,092 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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KBY 196C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger in Blue with a 4,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBY 196C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBY 196C registered?

KBY 196C is a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 9 July 1965.

Is KBY 196C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 196C shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KBY 196C have outstanding finance?

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