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XVL 232

1964 Singer Gazelle

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,414 mi
Last recorded73,414 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1964 Singer Gazelle62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVL 232
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,414 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,084 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from n/s/r axel running down outside of brake back plate

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from n/s/r axel running down outside of brake back plate

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,805 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all front suspesion rubber bushes perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 71,788 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all front suspension rubber bushes perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,653 miles

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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XVL 232 is a 1964 Singer Gazelle in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1964 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 XVL 232, 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 62 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 XVL 232 registered?

XVL 232 is a 1964 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 1 September 1964.

Is XVL 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVL 232 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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