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LYL 426D

1966 Singer Gazelle

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,038 mi
Last recorded36,038 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1966 Singer Gazelle47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 426D
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,038 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 35,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,387 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 35,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 35,385 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 May 2013 35,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,633 miles

How Reliable is the Singer Gazelle?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
brake recording little or no effort 54
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54
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LYL 426D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 47,766 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 Gazelle fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYL 426D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Singer Gazelle typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 60 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYL 426D registered?

LYL 426D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 20 May 1966.

Is LYL 426D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYL 426D shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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