MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?
Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.
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BCW 261B is a 1964 Wolseley Hornet in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1964 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BCW 261B, 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 62 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BCW 261B registered?
BCW 261B is a 1964 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 24 August 1964.
Is BCW 261B safe to buy?
The MOT history for BCW 261B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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