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114 VPA

1961 Wolseley 1500

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,965 mi
Last recorded61,965 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1961 Wolseley 150060,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration114 VPA
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,594 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,842 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,150 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,416 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,950 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?

Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 275
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 178
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 147
brake binding 143
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
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114 VPA is a 1961 Wolseley 1500 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1961 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 60,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 114 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 65 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 114 VPA registered?

114 VPA is a 1961 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 3 July 1961.

Is 114 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 114 VPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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