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OD 2716

1983 Wolseley Hornet

Red Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,439 mi
Last recorded4,439 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOD 2716
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,439 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 4,439 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 2,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 2,510 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 2,496 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 2,393 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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OD 2716 is a 1983 Wolseley Hornet in Red with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OD 2716, 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 43 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OD 2716 registered?

OD 2716 is a 1983 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is OD 2716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OD 2716 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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