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FBW 159C

1965 Wolseley Hornet

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1965 Wolseley Hornet40,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 159C
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2017 77,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,524 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,302 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 76,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,554 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,400 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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FBW 159C is a 1965 Wolseley Hornet in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 40,871 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 FBW 159C, 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 61 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBW 159C registered?

FBW 159C is a 1965 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 10 May 1965.

Is FBW 159C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBW 159C shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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