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162 TKX

1961 Singer Gazelle

Beige Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Singer Gazelle66,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 TKX
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1961
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,776 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,058 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 72,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,518 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 71,518 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,285 miles

N/S/F TYRE BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALL.

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALL.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEELBEARING.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,696 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,696 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,586 miles

O/S/F BECOMING CORRODED AT BOTTOM

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,956 miles

How Reliable is the Singer Gazelle?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake recording little or no effort 54
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54
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162 TKX is a 1961 Singer Gazelle in Beige with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 66,148 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 Singer Gazelle fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 162 TKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Singer Gazelle typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 162 TKX registered?

162 TKX is a 1961 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 12 April 1961.

Is 162 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 162 TKX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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