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LYL 796D

1966 Wolseley 16/60

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1966 Wolseley 16/6051,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 796D
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,902 miles

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,678 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise general body condition inc.boot floor.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,649 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Heavy corrosion on boot floor

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,341 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,909 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 65,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,375 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 65,375 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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LYL 796D is a 1966 Wolseley 16/60 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1966 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 51,248 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 LYL 796D, 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 60 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 LYL 796D registered?

LYL 796D is a 1966 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 14 July 1966.

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The MOT history for LYL 796D shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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