MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear shocks weeping
n/s/r foot and hand brake down on performance
underbody heavily undersealed
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
play in steering system
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
body and underside of vehicle are corroding
welded repairs to underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?
Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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796 XUX is a 1959 Wolseley 1500 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1959 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 69,728 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 796 XUX, 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 67 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 796 XUX registered?
796 XUX is a 1959 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 18 September 1959.
Is 796 XUX safe to buy?
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