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AC 7663

2008 Wolseley Hornet

Red Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,738 mi
Last recorded7,738 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC 7663
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 7,738 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 7,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 7,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 7,011 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 7,011 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,703 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 10 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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AC 7663 is a 2008 Wolseley Hornet in Red with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC 7663, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 18 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC 7663 registered?

AC 7663 is a 2008 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is AC 7663 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC 7663 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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