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YKE 618A

1963 Singer Gazelle

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,029 mi
Last recorded12,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1963 Singer Gazelle52,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 618A
MakeSinger
ModelGazelle
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 12,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 10,963 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 10,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 9,931 miles

advise car standing play in stearing lower ball joints heavley under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 6,824 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 6,796 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Evidenced of tyres fouling on rear inner wheel arches,

Near side front inner sill badly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,029 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 5,029 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 4,286 miles

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

n/s/f whl brg slight noise

Pass 4 Oct 2010 2,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front wings corroded

osf tyre damaged

welded repairs to outer sills

Fail 27 Sep 2010 2,235 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front wings corroded

osf tyre damaged

welded repairs to outer sills

Pass 14 Jun 2010 1,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2009

corrosion to off side sill

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,711 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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YKE 618A is a 1963 Singer Gazelle in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Singer Gazelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,881 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 YKE 618A, 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 63 years old, this Singer Gazelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKE 618A registered?

YKE 618A is a 1963 Singer Gazelle, first registered on 25 September 1963.

Is YKE 618A safe to buy?

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