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697 XWD

1958 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,889 mi
Last recorded20,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration697 XWD
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,659 miles

slight exhaust leak front pipe

slight wear lower trunions

Pass 15 Aug 2016 20,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 20,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,671 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,196 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,808 miles

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,631 miles

n/s/r rear axle brake pipe poor fit to axle

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,399 miles

near side front bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jul 2005 18,207 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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697 XWD is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 697 XWD, 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 68 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 697 XWD registered?

697 XWD is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 26 April 1958.

Is 697 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 697 XWD shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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