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399 XVL

1962 Singer Gazelle

Maroon Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,458 mi
Last recorded8,458 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1962 Singer Gazelle44,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration399 XVL
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1962
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 8,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 7,693 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 6,879 miles

Nearside Front jacking point section rusted through

Nearside Rear Outer small splits in tyre sidewall

Offside Front jacking point section rusted through

Offside Rear Outer small splits in tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2017 6,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front jacking point section rusted through

Nearside Rear Outer small splits in tyre sidewall

Offside Front jacking point section rusted through

Offside Rear Outer small splits in tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2014 4,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 4,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,493 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

knocking noise heard when steering wheel is rocked

slight blow from exhaust downpipe to manifold and rear joint

slight imbalance/uneven braking to rear footbrake

slight play in steering box/sector shaft

wear/play in o/s front lower trunnion/swivel joint, attention may be required soon, slight wear/play to n/s joint

Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

headlamp aims are on lower limit lines

slight uneven braking to rear

Pass 11 May 2007 2,414 miles

slight imbalance to front and rear footbrake

slight wear to front hubs/trunnions

Fail 26 Apr 2007 2,409 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight binding to n/s rear brake

slight wear to front hubs/trunnions

Pass 9 Jan 2006 1,967 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 1,967 miles

Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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399 XVL is a 1962 Singer Gazelle in Maroon with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 44,407 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 399 XVL, 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 64 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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399 XVL is a 1962 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 9 May 1962.

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