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BJL 197C

1965 Singer Gazelle

Maroon Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,083 mi
Last recorded62,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1965 Singer Gazelle55,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJL 197C
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1965
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,388 miles

N/s front tyre - deteriating

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,046 miles

N/a steering link rod (in engine bay) - bush has slight play.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 61,046 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

N/s steering link rod (in engine bay) - bush has slight play.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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BJL 197C is a 1965 Singer Gazelle in Maroon with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 55,215 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 BJL 197C, 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 61 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 BJL 197C registered?

BJL 197C is a 1965 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 15 March 1965.

Is BJL 197C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJL 197C shows 5 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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