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773 UYE

1958 Wolseley 1500

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,251 mi
Last recorded6,251 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration773 UYE
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 6,251 miles

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

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,251 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2011 6,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

condition of welds on various plates under car

slight play in 2 front lower trunions

Fail 7 Sep 2010 6,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaking from o/s rear half shaft oil seal

Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaking from o/s rear half shaft oil seal

Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,996 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,866 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,626 miles

chassis around o/s front stabiliser bar mount thin

Pass 15 Sep 2006 5,383 miles

condition of welding around rear suspension mounts

corrosion in o/s chassis

rear seat back rest insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2006 5,383 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear seat back rest insecure

condition of welding around rear suspention mounts

corrosion in o/s front chassis

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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773 UYE is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 773 UYE, 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 773 UYE registered?

773 UYE is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 24 January 1958.

Is 773 UYE safe to buy?

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