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SVB 824

1958 Wolseley 1500

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,396 mi
Last recorded26,396 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVB 824
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,396 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 26,396 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,678 miles

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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SVB 824 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1958 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,679 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 SVB 824, 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 68 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVB 824 registered?

SVB 824 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 22 January 1958.

Is SVB 824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVB 824 shows 3 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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