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637 JOV

1963 Wolseley Hornet

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1963 Wolseley Hornet54,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration637 JOV
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,818 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,395 miles

body/chassis poorly patched every where

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,044 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,933 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 72,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,846 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 72,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2005 72,373 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 72,373 miles

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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637 JOV is a 1963 Wolseley Hornet in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1963 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,640 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 637 JOV, 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 63 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 637 JOV registered?

637 JOV is a 1963 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 July 1963.

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