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AFM 579A

1963 Singer Gazelle

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,946 mi
Last recorded49,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1963 Singer Gazelle52,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 579A
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,946 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates damp

nearside front floor to sill

Fail 13 Jun 2015 49,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates damp

nearside front floor to sill

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,120 miles

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

both rear brake back plates damp

nearside front floor to sill

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,740 miles

Damage on the nearside front inner sill / floor stiffening block

Slight misting of oil on the front shock absorbers

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,722 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,722 miles

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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AFM 579A is a 1963 Singer Gazelle in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,881 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 AFM 579A, 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 63 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFM 579A registered?

AFM 579A is a 1963 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 9 May 1963.

Is AFM 579A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 579A shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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