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LMW 626

1954 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,275 mi
Last recorded27,275 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1954 Wolseley 4/4449,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMW 626
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,275 miles

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

slight play both front king pins

Fail 27 Sep 2012 27,264 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight play both front king pins

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,794 miles

slight play both front king pins

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,065 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

O/S/REAR PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,302 miles

nearside rear hub slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,195 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 24,172 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play and lift in both king pins

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,164 miles

LONG SERVICE BRAKE TRAVEL

OIL LEAKE N/S/REAR WHEEL

SLIGHT PLAY ALL WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,447 miles

fluid leaking around n/s/r wheel

washer operation poor

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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LMW 626 is a 1954 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1954 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 49,114 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 LMW 626, 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 72 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 LMW 626 registered?

LMW 626 is a 1954 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 16 December 1954.

Is LMW 626 safe to buy?

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