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PTU 697H

1970 Wolseley 16/60

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,290 mi
Last recorded62,290 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Wolseley 16/6056,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 697H
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,290 miles

nearside play in front hub

Fail 28 Dec 2016 62,278 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

steering idler arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,026 miles

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

main beam tell tale inop

offside front tyre starting to split

steering box has slight play between the sector shaft and drop arm

Fail 10 Oct 2011 57,925 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,427 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 54,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 45,800 miles

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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PTU 697H is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60 in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 56,404 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 PTU 697H, 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 56 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PTU 697H is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 7 April 1970.

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