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836 XVW

1959 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1959 Wolseley 150069,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration836 XVW
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,786 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,741 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,870 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 81,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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836 XVW is a 1959 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 836 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 836 XVW registered?

836 XVW is a 1959 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 May 1959.

Is 836 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 836 XVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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