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EHC 966

1957 Wolseley 1500

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,835 mi
Last recorded40,835 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHC 966
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 40,835 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,835 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 40,834 miles

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

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

both rear axle inner hub oil seals leakinmg

Pass 11 May 2011 40,626 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight play in steeriong rack

Pass 22 May 2010 40,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 39,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion started on main feeder brake pipe and offside front brake pipe , both under bonnet

o/s/f wing , corroded at bottom

rel to brake imbalance , suspect developing fault on offside

wear in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 17 May 2006 39,860 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe under bonnet

corrosion on o/s/f wing bottom

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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EHC 966 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1957 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHC 966, 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 69 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHC 966 registered?

EHC 966 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 23 November 1957.

Is EHC 966 safe to buy?

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