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HWC 371H

1970 Singer Chamois

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,186 mi
Last recorded42,186 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 Singer Chamois49,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWC 371H
MakeSinger
ModelChamois
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,186 miles

Coolant leak

General body corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak

General body corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,714 miles

General body corrosion

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,695 miles

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

General bodywork corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in top steering column bush

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,695 miles

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

General bodywork corrosion

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in top steering column bush

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in front trunions

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,648 miles

play in steering column top bush †slight play in both track rod ends †trunions have slight play †n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,909 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 35,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HWC 371H is a 1970 Singer Chamois in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Singer Chamois models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,711 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 HWC 371H, 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 56 years old, this Singer Chamois is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HWC 371H is a 1970 Singer Chamois, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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