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MCJ 229

1954 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,215 mi
Last recorded47,215 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1954 Wolseley 4/4449,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCJ 229
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 47,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,726 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 46,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 May 2007 46,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,995 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 45,995 miles

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

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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MCJ 229 is a 1954 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MCJ 229, 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 MCJ 229 registered?

MCJ 229 is a 1954 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 7 December 1954.

Is MCJ 229 safe to buy?

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