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679 KOT

1964 Wolseley Hornet

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,005 mi
Last recorded48,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1964 Wolseley Hornet49,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration679 KOT
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,006 miles

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

corrosion to bottom of battery box.

corrosion to underside of offside front floor (not within prescribed areas)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,999 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables at rear starting to corrode

small area of floor near centre tunnel corroded (not within prescribed areas)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,768 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 47,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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679 KOT is a 1964 Wolseley Hornet in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 679 KOT, 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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679 KOT is a 1964 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 April 1964.

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