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XSJ 306

1959 Singer Gazelle

Black Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,299 mi
Last recorded74,299 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1959 Singer Gazelle54,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 306
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 74,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 74,060 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XSJ 306 is a 1959 Singer Gazelle in Black with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 54,381 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 XSJ 306, 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 67 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 XSJ 306 registered?

XSJ 306 is a 1959 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 4 September 1959.

Is XSJ 306 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSJ 306 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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