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885 HKP

1959 Wolseley 1500

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,082 mi
Last recorded25,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1959 Wolseley 150069,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration885 HKP
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,543 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,330 miles

Headlamp images starting to dull.

Nearside and Offside sills/floors showing corrosion.

Slight play in offside front bottom trunnion.

Fail 18 Jan 2007 22,329 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp images starting to dull.

Nearside and offside sills/floors showing corrosion.

Slight play in offside front bottom trunnion.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,421 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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885 HKP is a 1959 Wolseley 1500 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 885 HKP, 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 885 HKP registered?

885 HKP is a 1959 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 30 November 1959.

Is 885 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 885 HKP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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