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UTJ 598D

1966 Singer Gazelle

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,500 mi
Last recorded83,500 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1966 Singer Gazelle47,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTJ 598D
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,500 miles

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

evidence of welding repairs to n/s & o/s floors / sills

front & rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Fail 6 Oct 2010 83,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

evidence of welding repairs to n/s & o/s floors / sills

front & rear tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls

Fail 9 Mar 2010 83,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front inner panel round light units holed and corroded

nearside and offside front innerwings rivetted

nearside and offside front seatbelts old and worn

tops of rear inner wheelarches corroded and holed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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UTJ 598D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UTJ 598D, 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

How do I check the history of UTJ 598D?

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What year was UTJ 598D registered?

UTJ 598D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 17 March 1966.

Is UTJ 598D safe to buy?

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