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HBD 243D

1966 Singer Chamois

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1966 Singer Chamois54,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBD 243D
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1966
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,752 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 90,752 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,716 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch slave cylinder hose weeping

top steering column bush worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 90,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,467 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 90,436 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

hole in n/s sill-loose trim in pedal control area.passenger door difficult to secure from inside and outside.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 89,534 miles

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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HBD 243D is a 1966 Singer Chamois in Purple with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HBD 243D, 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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What year was HBD 243D registered?

HBD 243D is a 1966 Singer Chamois, first registered on 1 April 1966.

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