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257 AVE

1997 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,101 mi
Last recorded34,101 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration257 AVE
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2016 33,746 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,607 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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257 AVE is a 1997 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 257 AVE, 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 29 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 257 AVE registered?

257 AVE is a 1997 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is 257 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 257 AVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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