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BLV 174A

1963 Singer Gazelle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,891 mi
Last recorded27,891 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1963 Singer Gazelle52,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLV 174A
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,891 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,132 miles

Light oil leak coming from oil pressure switch.. (switch loose)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Inner arch corroded in 3x places, not structural and not within 30cm of a mounting point.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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BLV 174A is a 1963 Singer Gazelle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Singer Gazelle fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLV 174A, 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.

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What year was BLV 174A registered?

BLV 174A is a 1963 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 17 December 1963.

Is BLV 174A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLV 174A shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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