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BPN 59B

1964 Singer Gazelle

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,823 mi
Last recorded42,823 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1964 Singer Gazelle62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPN 59B
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 42,823 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 42,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,231 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 41,322 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 40,756 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 40,308 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 40,274 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,932 miles

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

damp around nearside rear drum

has a few oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,615 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 39,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,910 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

"U" bolt axle beam saddles not fitted n/s and o/s rear

no upper suspension arm camber shims fitted on n/s

play in steering close to limit

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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BPN 59B is a 1964 Singer Gazelle in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BPN 59B, 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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BPN 59B is a 1964 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 1 August 1964.

Is BPN 59B safe to buy?

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