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FYO 609C

1965 Singer Chamois

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

32,528 mi
Last recorded32,528 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1965 Singer Chamois57,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYO 609C
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2007 32,528 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,362 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 36,927 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Singer Chamois?

Based on 1,532 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
brake binding 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Stop lamp not working 26
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FYO 609C is a 1965 Singer Chamois in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1965 Singer Chamois models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 57,817 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 Chamois fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYO 609C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Singer Chamois typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 61 years old, this Singer Chamois is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYO 609C registered?

FYO 609C is a 1965 Singer Chamois, first registered on 19 October 1965.

Is FYO 609C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYO 609C shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYO 609C have outstanding finance?

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