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DRU 358C

1965 Singer Gazelle

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,885 mi
Last recorded44,885 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1965 Singer Gazelle55,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRU 358C
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished/ cracked slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear metel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,794 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,673 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sligtly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,638 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,530 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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DRU 358C is a 1965 Singer Gazelle in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DRU 358C, 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.

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What year was DRU 358C registered?

DRU 358C is a 1965 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 14 June 1965.

Is DRU 358C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRU 358C shows 11 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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