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882 XVY

1957 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,298 mi
Last recorded64,298 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration882 XVY
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,298 miles

Offside Rear diff oil seal damp

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2023 64,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements very quite (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer diff oil seal leaking

underside has been covered in underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,064 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side front tyre perishing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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882 XVY is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1957 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,367 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 882 XVY, 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 69 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 882 XVY registered?

882 XVY is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 November 1957.

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