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GOU 178D

1966 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,153 mi
Last recorded54,153 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1966 Wolseley 16/6051,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOU 178D
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,153 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Nov 2022 54,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DIFF BOX LEAK

STEERING BOX OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 53,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 53,545 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 51,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,640 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 48,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 46,493 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 46,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 43,627 miles

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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GOU 178D is a 1966 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1966 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 51,248 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 GOU 178D, 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 60 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 GOU 178D registered?

GOU 178D is a 1966 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 4 November 1966.

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