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JYB 717D

1966 Singer Chamois

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,822 mi
Last recorded68,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1966 Singer Chamois54,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYB 717D
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,438 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 66,425 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,939 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,723 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,772 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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JYB 717D is a 1966 Singer Chamois in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JYB 717D, 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 JYB 717D registered?

JYB 717D is a 1966 Singer Chamois, first registered on 1 July 1966.

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The MOT history for JYB 717D shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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