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299 YYC

1983 Wolseley Hornet

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,000 mi
Last recorded50,000 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
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Vehicle Details

Registration299 YYC
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 50,000 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel No brake effort shown. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,630 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,333 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,369 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,369 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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299 YYC is a 1983 Wolseley Hornet in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

The most common reason a Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 299 YYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 43 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 299 YYC registered?

299 YYC is a 1983 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is 299 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 299 YYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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