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JFX 189

1955 Wolseley 4/44

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,588 mi
Last recorded16,588 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1955 Wolseley 4/4462,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFX 189
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,313 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 15,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 15,742 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,189 miles

O/S/F WHEELBEARING STARTING TO GET NOISEY

Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,146 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 14,142 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Wolseley 4/44?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
brake binding 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
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JFX 189 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1955 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 62,205 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 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFX 189, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 4/44 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFX 189 registered?

JFX 189 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 1 November 1955.

Is JFX 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFX 189 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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