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YLA 116

1960 Singer Gazelle

Blue Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,473 mi
Last recorded49,473 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1960 Singer Gazelle44,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLA 116
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,260 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,051 miles

l/h front lower trunnion jiont worn

steering box worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,631 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,315 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 48,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,788 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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YLA 116 is a 1960 Singer Gazelle in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1960 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,662 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 YLA 116, 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 66 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLA 116 registered?

YLA 116 is a 1960 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 13 January 1960.

Is YLA 116 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLA 116 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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