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ATB 542D

1966 Singer Gazelle

Maroon Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1966 Singer Gazelle47,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATB 542D
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1966
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,474 miles

Oil leak Several oil leaks consistent with age of vehicle ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,743 miles

Oil leaks

Steering box leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2016 63,730 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Recorded45% (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leaks

Steering box leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,561 miles

Near side outer sill corroded

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

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

Oil leaks

underside corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,119 miles

advise tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,118 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,717 miles

Oil leak

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

slight play in steering box shaft

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,404 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 47,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake balance just within limits, nearside brake weaker

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,205 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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ATB 542D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle in Maroon with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ATB 542D, 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.

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What year was ATB 542D registered?

ATB 542D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 6 December 1966.

Is ATB 542D safe to buy?

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