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422 XYB

1964 Wolseley Hornet

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,098 mi
Last recorded52,098 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1964 Wolseley Hornet49,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration422 XYB
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1964
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,098 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks in its side walls

Fail 24 May 2017 52,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in side walls

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,077 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,043 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,036 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight brake binding osf and nsf

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,022 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 52,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 51,991 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipe perished in front of pump

under body needs wire brushing & wax oiling including brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,882 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 51,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 51,606 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2005 51,606 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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422 XYB is a 1964 Wolseley Hornet in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1964 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,830 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 Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 422 XYB, 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 62 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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422 XYB is a 1964 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 24 April 1964.

Is 422 XYB safe to buy?

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