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873 XKR

1998 Wolseley 1500

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

710 mi
Last recorded710 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration873 XKR
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 691 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 641 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 496 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 134 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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873 XKR is a 1998 Wolseley 1500 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 873 XKR, 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 28 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 873 XKR registered?

873 XKR is a 1998 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is 873 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 873 XKR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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