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BAS 967

1955 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,729 mi
Last recorded77,729 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1955 Wolseley 4/4462,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 967
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,729 miles

slight corrosion around lower edges rear wings etc and nsf and osf inner wings

Fail 16 Aug 2012 77,724 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

couple areas front and rear surface corrosion

nsf tyre cracking up slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

couple areas front and rear surface corrosion

nsf tyre cracking up slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre sde walls cracking up minor

osf tyre side walls cracking up borderline pass

Fail 22 Jul 2010 77,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre sde walls cracking up minor

osf tyre side walls cracking up borderline pass

osr handbrake cable not operating smoothly minor sticking

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 75,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,691 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 4/44?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
brake binding 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
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BAS 967 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1955 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 62,205 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 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAS 967, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 4/44 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAS 967 registered?

BAS 967 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 6 January 1955.

Is BAS 967 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 967 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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