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357 JBJ

1961 Singer Gazelle

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,953 mi
Last recorded66,953 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1961 Singer Gazelle66,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration357 JBJ
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 66,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,941 miles

All tyres old

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 66,941 miles

All tyres old

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 66,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel pin has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 66,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 66,698 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,148 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 65,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,168 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 65,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 65,149 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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357 JBJ is a 1961 Singer Gazelle in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 357 JBJ, 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 357 JBJ registered?

357 JBJ is a 1961 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 23 May 1961.

Is 357 JBJ safe to buy?

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