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RAM 282

1958 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,513 mi
Last recorded16,513 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 282
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,513 miles

intermitant fault on head light but working at time of test

o/s/r damper/lever has slight leak

slight leak n/s steering rack gaiter

slight lift in front trunions and kingpins

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Apr 2010 16,513 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/r damper/lever has slight leak

slight leak n/s steering rack gaiter

slight lift in front trunions and kingpins

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?

Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
360
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 275
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 178
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 147
brake binding 143
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
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RAM 282 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,679 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAM 282, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 68 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAM 282 registered?

RAM 282 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 January 1958.

Is RAM 282 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 282 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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