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DSJ 512

1961 Singer Gazelle

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,252 mi
Last recorded88,252 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1961 Singer Gazelle66,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 512
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,252 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 86,531 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2013 86,330 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 86,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 86,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,246 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2010 85,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 85,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 85,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 85,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 89,061 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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DSJ 512 is a 1961 Singer Gazelle in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1961 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 66,148 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 DSJ 512, 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 65 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 DSJ 512 registered?

DSJ 512 is a 1961 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 16 June 1961.

Is DSJ 512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 512 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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