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NGP 666D

1978 Sunbeam Tiger

Blue Petrol 4225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,959 mi
Last recorded2,959 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGP 666D
MakeSunbeam
ModelTiger
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,225cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 2,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 2,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 1,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,939 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger bracket fractured.

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear propshaft uj worn.

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 1,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 1,938 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 1,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff weeping

Pass 12 Mar 2011 1,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 991 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 741 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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NGP 666D is a 1978 Sunbeam Tiger in Blue with a 4,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NGP 666D, 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 48 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 NGP 666D registered?

NGP 666D is a 1978 Sunbeam Tiger, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is NGP 666D safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGP 666D shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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