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HBB 265C

1965 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,538 mi
Last recorded37,538 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1965 Wolseley 16/6055,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBB 265C
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,338 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 34,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 33,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,694 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 33,683 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

all suspension bushes perishing front & rear

engine water pump worn & leaking

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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HBB 265C is a 1965 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1965 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 55,914 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 HBB 265C, 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 61 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 HBB 265C registered?

HBB 265C is a 1965 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 22 October 1965.

Is HBB 265C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBB 265C shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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