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499 FTT

1960 Singer Gazelle

Grey Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,534 mi
Last recorded47,534 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1960 Singer Gazelle44,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration499 FTT
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 44,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,823 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,826 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 30,745 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,289 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 27,285 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,444 miles

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

has slight play in steering box pinion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,110 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,832 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,227 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,226 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 3 Jul 2007 93,026 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 88,334 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,334 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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499 FTT is a 1960 Singer Gazelle in Grey with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1960 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,662 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 499 FTT, 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 66 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 499 FTT registered?

499 FTT is a 1960 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 20 July 1960.

Is 499 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 499 FTT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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