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AGH 209

1981 Wolseley Hornet

Green Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,622 mi
Last recorded5,622 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGH 209
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 5,622 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 5,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 3,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 3,514 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 4,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 3,803 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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AGH 209 is a 1981 Wolseley Hornet in Green with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AGH 209, 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 45 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AGH 209 registered?

AGH 209 is a 1981 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is AGH 209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGH 209 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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