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JSJ 612

1963 Wolseley Hornet

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,257 mi
Last recorded74,257 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1963 Wolseley Hornet54,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 612
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,257 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 72,299 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 72,299 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 72,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 71,710 miles

Offside oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,425 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,861 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mount loose at rear

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,620 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,860 miles

brake pipes recedntly greesed

car under side painted making bady assesment impossable

o/s/f top joint greesed & re shimd (not replaced) has very slight play

slight play @ n/s/fwheel bearing

slight play @ o/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 17 Sep 2009 65,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes recedntly greesed

car under side painted making bady assesment impossable

slight play @ n/s/fwheel bearing

slight play @ o/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,181 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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JSJ 612 is a 1963 Wolseley Hornet in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1963 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSJ 612, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 63 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JSJ 612 is a 1963 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 May 1963.

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