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BXL 538

1935 Wolseley Hornet

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,693 mi
Last recorded3,693 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXL 538
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1935
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2012 3,693 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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BXL 538 is a 1935 Wolseley Hornet in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BXL 538, 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 91 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BXL 538 registered?

BXL 538 is a 1935 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 27 March 1935.

Is BXL 538 safe to buy?

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