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EMA 299B

1964 Wolseley 1500

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,436 mi
Last recorded53,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1964 Wolseley 150057,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMA 299B
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,436 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 14 May 2016 53,382 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 18 May 2015 53,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 53,255 miles

N/S/F brake grabbing

Fail 27 May 2014 53,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F brake grabbing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,170 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 53,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,061 miles

excessive welding uner vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,844 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 52,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exstensive welding been carried out to under side of car

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,783 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 52,748 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 52,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EMA 299B is a 1964 Wolseley 1500 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1964 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 57,360 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMA 299B, 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 62 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EMA 299B is a 1964 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 4 September 1964.

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