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RRW 978

1955 Wolseley 4/44

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,574 mi
Last recorded43,574 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1955 Wolseley 4/4462,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 978
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting with body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2022 43,562 miles

Headlamp aim not tested O/s & N/s headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/s & N/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam O/s & N/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie rod mounting with body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2021 43,511 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light fluid contamination present on rear brake back plate - not dripping.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear brake effort is behind offside during application.

Nearside rear outer sill is starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front tie rod mounting area to body. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,708 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mounting area (to body) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake effort rise and fall - offside is behind nearside on first pedal application.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis around nearside front, rearmost tie rod mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake is binding; not excessively but attention recommended.

Rear brakes' application rise and fall efforts are on limit. Offside is behind nearside.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,932 miles

All suspension bushes are perished but not to excess.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Hot spot pattern is visible but larger than is usual. Reflector is deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Slight pull to right when braking hard.

Fail 8 Feb 2017 39,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All suspension bushes are perished but not to excess.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play on limit (2.6.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Slight pull to right when braking hard.

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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RRW 978 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44 in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1955 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 62,205 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 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRW 978, 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 71 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RRW 978 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 13 July 1955.

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