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AOT 398A

1963 Singer Vogue

Cream Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1963 Singer Vogue52,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOT 398A
MakeSinger
ModelVogue
Year1963
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 63,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on nearside rear hub

play in steering idler bushs

Fail 11 May 2018 63,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on nearside rear hub

play in steering idler bushs

Pass 8 May 2017 61,049 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1g)

vin number 720935 should read 720385

Fail 6 May 2017 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill / floor area (chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ sill area (chalked (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1g)

vin number 720935 should read 720385

Pass 10 May 2016 57,206 miles

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

offside floor to sill starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

oil leak from offside rear hub

Fail 4 May 2016 57,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering locking device missing nearside inner track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

offside floor to sill starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 15 May 2015 52,849 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

end float in nearside rear driveshaft

oil leak on nearside & offside rear hubs

wear in nearside steering idler bushes

Fail 7 May 2015 52,847 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

end float in nearside rear driveshaft

oil leak on nearside & offside rear hubs

wear in nearside steering idler bushes

Pass 13 May 2014 49,356 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,535 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

osr tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,278 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,278 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 46,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,825 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 53,087 miles

How Reliable is the Singer Vogue?

Based on 1,723 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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AOT 398A is a 1963 Singer Vogue in Cream with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Singer Vogue models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 52,328 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 Vogue fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOT 398A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Singer Vogue typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Singer Vogue is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOT 398A is a 1963 Singer Vogue, first registered on 17 August 1963.

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