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GUF 831D

1985 Wolseley 16/60

Brown Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 831D
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 72,246 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,001 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,613 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 56,967 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,436 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 49,436 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,701 miles

general underside corrison

Fail 30 Dec 2015 44,701 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working and o/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

general underside corrison

Pass 26 May 2011 44,683 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine missfiring

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,403 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,779 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/s king-pin has slightly more play than n/s.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,719 miles

N/s/f inner sill showing excessive corrosion----outside prescribed area.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 39,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/s/f inner sill corroded but not part of prescribed area,

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GUF 831D is a 1985 Wolseley 16/60 in Brown with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GUF 831D, 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 41 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GUF 831D is a 1985 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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