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BAS 530

1961 Wolseley 1500

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,411 mi
Last recorded68,411 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Wolseley 150060,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 530
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,332 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,328 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,772 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 61,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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BAS 530 is a 1961 Wolseley 1500 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1961 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 60,058 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAS 530, 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 65 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAS 530 registered?

BAS 530 is a 1961 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 23 June 1961.

Is BAS 530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 530 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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