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XSJ 444

1958 Singer Gazelle

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,102 mi
Last recorded68,102 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 444
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 68,019 miles

This is a very old vehicle with corrosion all round, not now in structural places but must be noted. †brake efficiency is what is expected of a vehicle this age. but only just to limits.

Fail 28 Sep 2005 68,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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 444 is a 1958 Singer Gazelle in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Singer Gazelle fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSJ 444, 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 68 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XSJ 444 registered?

XSJ 444 is a 1958 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 28 May 1958.

Is XSJ 444 safe to buy?

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