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SV 7781

1999 Wolseley Hornet

Red Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,832 mi
Last recorded9,832 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 7781
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 9,832 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 9,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 8,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,463 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,245 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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SV 7781 is a 1999 Wolseley Hornet in Red with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV 7781, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 27 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV 7781 registered?

SV 7781 is a 1999 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is SV 7781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 7781 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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