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RPY 242

1958 Wolseley 1500

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,604 mi
Last recorded5,604 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPY 242
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 5,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 5,509 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,499 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 5,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 5,351 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,109 miles

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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RPY 242 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RPY 242, 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 RPY 242 registered?

RPY 242 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 January 1958.

Is RPY 242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPY 242 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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