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554 JCV

1960 Singer Gazelle

Grey Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,170 mi
Last recorded42,170 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1960 Singer Gazelle44,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration554 JCV
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,182 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 41,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 41,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

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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554 JCV is a 1960 Singer Gazelle in Grey with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 554 JCV, 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 554 JCV registered?

554 JCV is a 1960 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 13 September 1960.

Is 554 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 554 JCV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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