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UBH 79E

1967 Singer Chamois

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,655 mi
Last recorded24,655 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1967 Singer Chamois61,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 79E
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,655 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,645 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,740 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel cap seal poor

steering rack worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,244 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2008

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,760 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 13,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

mainbeam warning light inop

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,206 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 8,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 8,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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UBH 79E is a 1967 Singer Chamois in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1967 Singer Chamois models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 61,587 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 UBH 79E, 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 59 years old, this Singer Chamois is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UBH 79E registered?

UBH 79E is a 1967 Singer Chamois, first registered on 17 February 1967.

Is UBH 79E safe to buy?

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