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GYO 831J

1971 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,131 mi
Last recorded63,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Wolseley 16/6034,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 831J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,131 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r axle has slight oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,131 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r axle has slight oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2011 62,531 miles

N/S IDLER ARM HASE SLIGHT LIFT

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,531 miles

N/S IDLER ARM HASE SLIGHT LIFT

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,052 miles

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTRIGGER

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,730 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 61,084 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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GYO 831J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GYO 831J, 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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What year was GYO 831J registered?

GYO 831J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 28 May 1971.

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