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SFF 556

1962 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1962 Wolseley 150060,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 556
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 76,861 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,224 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,563 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 25,559 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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SFF 556 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFF 556, 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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What year was SFF 556 registered?

SFF 556 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 21 November 1962.

Is SFF 556 safe to buy?

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