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ACC 472A

1961 Singer Gazelle

Maroon Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,152 mi
Last recorded34,152 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1961 Singer Gazelle66,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 472A
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1961
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 34,152 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 34,152 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,725 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ACC 472A is a 1961 Singer Gazelle in Maroon with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ACC 472A, 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 ACC 472A registered?

ACC 472A is a 1961 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 7 July 1961.

Is ACC 472A safe to buy?

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