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FLF 477J

1970 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,580 mi
Last recorded47,580 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Wolseley 16/6056,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLF 477J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,580 miles

play at steering wheel

play in steering box drop arm

play in steering drop link

underside of car fiber glassed in places

underside very rusty in places

Fail 24 Oct 2017 47,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play at steering wheel

play in steering box drop arm

play in steering drop link

underside of car fiber glassed in places

underside very rusty in places

Fail 10 Oct 2009 47,549 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,870 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 46,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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FLF 477J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FLF 477J, 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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What year was FLF 477J registered?

FLF 477J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 27 August 1970.

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