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HCR 428D

1966 Singer Chamois

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1966 Singer Chamois54,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 428D
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 81,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,400 miles

all tyres starting to perish

slight play in o/s/r outer drive shaft universal joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2009 79,400 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

slight play in o/s/r outer drive shaft universal joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,410 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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HCR 428D is a 1966 Singer Chamois in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCR 428D, 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 HCR 428D registered?

HCR 428D is a 1966 Singer Chamois, first registered on 20 July 1966.

Is HCR 428D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCR 428D shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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