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SFR 617J

1971 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,089 mi
Last recorded8,089 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Wolseley 16/6034,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFR 617J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 8,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 7,857 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 7,857 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 7,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,441 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,871 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 6,282 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 5,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 4,868 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 4,869 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2006

How Reliable is the Wolseley 16/60?

Based on 2,206 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
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SFR 617J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 34,176 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 16/60 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFR 617J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 16/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFR 617J registered?

SFR 617J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is SFR 617J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFR 617J shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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