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FYA 493K

1971 Wolseley 16/60

Green Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

7,581 mi
Last recorded7,581 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Wolseley 16/6034,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 493K
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 7,581 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 7,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 7,270 miles

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2016 7,256 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lever arm (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lever arm (2.7.3)

Offside Rear spring eye bush perishing

n/s no.plate lamp in-op

Pass 8 May 2015 6,667 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 4,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,691 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 99,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 96,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,490 miles

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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FYA 493K is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60 in Green with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FYA 493K, 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.

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FYA 493K is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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