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RSJ 495

1962 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,125 mi
Last recorded64,125 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1962 Wolseley 150060,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 495
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

The whole chassis has been undersealed

Pass 24 May 2018 63,740 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,703 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,891 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 62,889 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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RSJ 495 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,119 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 RSJ 495, 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 64 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RSJ 495 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 8 May 1962.

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The MOT history for RSJ 495 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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