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8527 LJ

1962 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1962 Wolseley 150060,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8527 LJ
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 84,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,704 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,316 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,316 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,337 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,738 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside sills and rear box section in rusty condition.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,737 miles

sills corroding

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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8527 LJ is a 1962 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1962 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,119 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 8527 LJ, 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 64 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8527 LJ is a 1962 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 14 May 1962.

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