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449 UKX

1961 Singer Gazelle

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,689 mi
Last recorded47,689 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1961 Singer Gazelle66,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration449 UKX
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,167 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,346 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 41,608 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,673 miles

rear outer valance rusty by rear spring hangers

Pass 9 May 2007 39,445 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 39,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil evident on rear backplates ( half shaft seals? )

slight play in both lower trunions

Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,391 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 37,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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449 UKX is a 1961 Singer Gazelle in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Singer Gazelle fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 449 UKX, 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 449 UKX registered?

449 UKX is a 1961 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 11 August 1961.

Is 449 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 449 UKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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