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BDJ 598B

1964 Singer Gazelle

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1964 Singer Gazelle62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDJ 598B
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,802 miles

all 4 tyres have cracking in the treads

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,279 miles

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 67,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns outer sill corroding

osr outer sill corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns outer sill corroding

osr outer sill corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have cracking in the side walls

nsf tyre has cracking in the side walls

nsr hub leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres showing cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,141 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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BDJ 598B is a 1964 Singer Gazelle in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1964 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 62,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Singer Gazelle fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDJ 598B, 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 62 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDJ 598B registered?

BDJ 598B is a 1964 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 24 July 1964.

Is BDJ 598B safe to buy?

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