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OXY 168

1954 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1954 Wolseley 4/4449,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXY 168
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2011 82,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,276 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Gearbox leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear differrential leak

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,149 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from n/s rear half shaft oil seal †

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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OXY 168 is a 1954 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXY 168, 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 OXY 168 registered?

OXY 168 is a 1954 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 1 July 1954.

Is OXY 168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXY 168 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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