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AKU 207

1979 Wolseley Hornet

Black Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKU 207
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 1 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 87,452 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2006 87,452 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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AKU 207 is a 1979 Wolseley Hornet in Black with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKU 207, 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 47 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AKU 207 registered?

AKU 207 is a 1979 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is AKU 207 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKU 207 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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