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HTR 587D

1966 Singer Chamois

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,796 mi
Last recorded42,796 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Singer Chamois54,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTR 587D
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Stub pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stiff to turn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Stub pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle modified for racing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Stub pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stiff to turn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Stub pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle modified for racing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,796 miles

Both headlamps project a poor beam image

Slight free play detected at both front kingpins

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,279 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes close to fouling half shafts

Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,714 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,426 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 37,425 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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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HTR 587D is a 1966 Singer Chamois in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HTR 587D, 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 HTR 587D registered?

HTR 587D is a 1966 Singer Chamois, first registered on 14 September 1966.

Is HTR 587D safe to buy?

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