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UAB 354

1958 Wolseley 1500

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,330 mi
Last recorded6,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 354
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,330 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 5,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 3,664 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 3,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear spring bushes splitting out

both rear shockers leaking

freeplay in both front wheel bearings

freeplay in steering column

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,466 miles

all rear spring bushes splitting out

both rear shockers leaking

freeplay in both front wheel bearings

freeplay in steering column

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2005 2,814 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMP

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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UAB 354 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAB 354, 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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UAB 354 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 8 January 1958.

Is UAB 354 safe to buy?

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