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6597 KP

1964 Singer Gazelle

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,580 mi
Last recorded77,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1964 Singer Gazelle62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6597 KP
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,580 miles

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

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

all brakes just in balance

Fail 13 Jun 2018 77,580 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

all brakes just in balance

chassis body corroded in places

Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,302 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

chassis body corroded in places

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,751 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis floor corroded in places

o/s rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis and floor corroded in places all over

Fail 9 Jun 2015 76,368 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis and floor corroded in places all over

o\s rear oil leak from back plate oil seal

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

chassis rusty in places

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis body rusty in places

Fail 30 May 2013 75,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis body rusty in places

hand brake travel

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis body rusty in places

rear o/s hub slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,836 miles

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

body chassis rusty in places

Fail 8 Jun 2011 73,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

body chassis rusty in places

inner wings rusty front

Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,235 miles

inner front wings rusty

o/s/rear hub seal slight leak

wet conditions

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,232 miles

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

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

floor and chassis weak in places

front panel rusty

inner wings weak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

floor and chassis weak in places all over

front panel rusty

front tyres waring on edges

inner wings weak

play in steering box [n\s]

Pass 19 May 2008 71,640 miles

floor and chassis weak in places

inner wings weak

slight free play in steering box

slight play in o\s front lower joint

slight play in o\s front wheel bearing

very slight bulge in n\s rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2008 71,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

floor and chassis weak all over

play in steering box

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in o\s front suspension joint

Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chassis body rusty in places

inner wings rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,335 miles

body chassis weak in places

inner wings weak rusty nr hindges

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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6597 KP is a 1964 Singer Gazelle in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1964 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 6597 KP, 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 62 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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6597 KP is a 1964 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 21 April 1964.

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