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JLB 929D

1966 Singer Gazelle

Grey Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,527 mi
Last recorded50,527 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1966 Singer Gazelle47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 929D
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,527 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 50,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 50,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 50,054 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 48,743 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,464 miles

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,332 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JLB 929D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle in Grey with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JLB 929D, 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 JLB 929D registered?

JLB 929D is a 1966 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 4 February 1966.

Is JLB 929D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLB 929D shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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