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AYF 239

1934 Wolseley Hornet

Blue Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1934 Wolseley Hornet6,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYF 239
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1934
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 9,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,299 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 9,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2011 9,285 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2010 9,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 8,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 8,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,959 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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AYF 239 is a 1934 Wolseley Hornet in Blue with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1934 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 6,050 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 Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYF 239, 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 92 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYF 239 registered?

AYF 239 is a 1934 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 3 April 1934.

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