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FPA 585J

1971 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,141 mi
Last recorded28,141 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 Wolseley 16/6034,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPA 585J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 28,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,032 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 28,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,937 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 27,705 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,376 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,601 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2009 23,603 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 23,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,590 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,238 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 23,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,206 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

high beam indicator not working

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,775 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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FPA 585J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 34,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPA 585J, 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 55 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FPA 585J registered?

FPA 585J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is FPA 585J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPA 585J shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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