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Sunbeam Tiger MOT Results
85.5% pass rate
from 172 tests in 2017
(50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Sunbeam Tiger is unusually good or bad.
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8.1% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.58% fail on All direction indicators
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Horn
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1.7% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.2% fail on Front lamps
- 0.58% fail on Switch
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
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0.58% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.58% fail on Headlamp
- 0.58% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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5.2% fail on
Brakes
(55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.3% fail on Front wheels
- 1.7% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.58% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.7% fail on
Components
- 0.58% fail on Pipes
- 0.58% fail on Hoses
- 0.58% fail on Reservoirs
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1.7% fail on
Components
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
- 0.58% fail on Brake drums
- 0.58% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.58% fail on Wheel cylinder
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0.58% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.58% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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3.5% fail on
Brake performance
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4.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
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2.9% fail on
Suspension
(70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.58% fail on Component mounting
- 0.58% fail on Spring mounting
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0.58% fail on
Leaf springs
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0.58% fail on
Pins and bushes
- 0.58% fail on Anchor
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0.58% fail on
Pins and bushes
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0.58% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.58% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
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1.2% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.58% fail on Hose
- 0.58% fail on Pipe
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1.7% fail on
Steering
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
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0.58% fail on
Free play
- 0.58% fail on Steering rack
- 0.58% fail on Steering rack
- 0.58% fail on Track rod end
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0.58% fail on
Free play
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
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0.58% fail on
Tyres
- 0.58% fail on Condition
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0.58% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.58% fail on Registration plate
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Sunbeam Tiger 1964
Brilliant performance