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EBJ 608J

1970 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,322 mi
Last recorded71,322 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Wolseley 16/6056,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBJ 608J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 71,294 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,096 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,359 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 39,359 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,235 miles

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,235 miles

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 38,725 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 16/60?

Based on 2,206 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
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EBJ 608J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 56,404 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 16/60 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBJ 608J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 16/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EBJ 608J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 10 August 1970.

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