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HGN 948C

1965 Singer Chamois

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,759 mi
Last recorded44,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1965 Singer Chamois57,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGN 948C
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,759 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 44,756 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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HGN 948C is a 1965 Singer Chamois in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1965 Singer Chamois models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 57,817 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 HGN 948C, 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 61 years old, this Singer Chamois is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HGN 948C?

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What year was HGN 948C registered?

HGN 948C is a 1965 Singer Chamois, first registered on 1 July 1965.

Is HGN 948C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGN 948C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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