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Singer Gazelle

Grey and Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,494 cc

499 FTTMOT history

499 FTT is a grey and red petrol Singer Gazelle first used on 20 Jul 1960. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,233 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
499 FTT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Singer
Model
Gazelle
Colour
Grey and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
20 Jul 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

499 FTT was last recorded at 51,233 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2009: 35 miles, lower than 96,227 miles on 23 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,534 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,233 miles
  • 2025 – 47,534 miles
  • 2024 – 44,662 miles
  • 2023 – 41,618 miles
  • 2022 – 40,823 miles
  • 2021 – 36,745 miles
  • 2020 – 34,995 miles
  • 2019 – 32,891 miles
  • 2018 – 30,826 miles
  • 2017 – 27,289 miles
  • 2016 – 23,579 miles
  • 2015 – 20,444 miles
  • 2014 – 18,110 miles
  • 2013 – 14,569 miles
  • 2012 – 12,546 miles
  • 2011 – 6,351 miles
  • 2010 – 2,832 miles
  • 2009 – 35 miles
  • 2008 – 96,227 miles
  • 2007 – 93,026 miles
  • 2006 – 88,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,233 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,233 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    621541617799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,534 miles (+2,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    329674543832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass44,662 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    44,662 miles
    Test number
    998645486656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,618 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,618 miles
    Test number
    933597468691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,823 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    217940340378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,745 miles (+1,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    569566990678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass34,995 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    786814145848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,891 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    204777317246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,826 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    108737078744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,745 miles (+3,456)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,745 miles
    Test number
    821408553527
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass27,289 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    701954608828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,285 miles (+3,706)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    333628003585
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  13. Pass23,579 miles (+3,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,579 miles
    Test number
    972343734817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  14. Pass20,444 miles (+2,334)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,444 miles
    Test number
    248489365122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteHas slight play in steering box pinion
  15. Pass18,110 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,110 miles
    Test number
    256230264114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,569 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    14,569 miles
    Test number
    248428453455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,546 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    12,546 miles
    Test number
    889445762126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,351 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    6,351 miles
    Test number
    217082271132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,832 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    2,832 miles
    Test number
    631813470113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35 miles (-96,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35 miles
    Test number
    623473179149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass96,227 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    433875678155
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perrish
  22. Fail96,226 miles (+3,200)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,226 miles
    Test number
    671098968134
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perrish
  23. Pass93,026 miles (+4,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    492024287125
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  24. Fail88,334 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    422147156165
    • Repaired at testNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass88,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    88,334 miles
    Test number
    734187456148
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 499 FTT

What vehicle is registration 499 FTT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 499 FTT on a grey and red petrol Singer Gazelle first used on 20 Jul 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 499 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 499 FTT is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 499 FTT?
The MOT on 499 FTT is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 499 FTT done?
499 FTT was recorded at 51,233 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026.
Has 499 FTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 499 FTT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on 499 FTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 499 FTT find?
499 FTT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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