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GEL 438D

1966 Singer Chamois

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,599 mi
Last recorded59,599 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1966 Singer Chamois54,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 438D
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,931 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering Excess play and lift play. (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Slight play and slight lift play. (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,651 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front kingpin has slight free play ( lift )

exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside & nearside track control arm rubber seals perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,419 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,419 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,189 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING CRACKING IN TREAD

How Reliable is the Singer Chamois?

Based on 1,532 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
brake binding 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Stop lamp not working 26
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GEL 438D is a 1966 Singer Chamois in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Singer Chamois models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 54,914 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 Chamois fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEL 438D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Singer Chamois typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 60 years old, this Singer Chamois is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GEL 438D is a 1966 Singer Chamois, first registered on 12 April 1966.

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