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UCK 563

1963 Wolseley 1500

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,819 mi
Last recorded66,819 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1963 Wolseley 150056,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCK 563
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Slight roughness to wheel bearings

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Steering and suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Heavy underseal to areas of underbody

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All bushes upper and lower both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring repaired, but not inappropriately Both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cut to reinforcement (3.6.B.4d)

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Slight roughness to wheel bearings

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Steering and suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Heavy underseal to areas of underbody

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All bushes upper and lower both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring repaired, but not inappropriately Both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear shackle and boot area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear shackle and boot area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both jacking points corroded

Front Suspension bushes deteriorated both sides

Nearside Front Light switch operation poor

Rear Dampers weak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides in very poor condition (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring repaired, but not inappropriately Clips replaced along spring length of both (2.4.A.2)

Some play in steering rack

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Throttle pedal sticking !

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,789 miles

Rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Fail 12 Aug 2016 66,789 miles

Rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,469 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

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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UCK 563 is a 1963 Wolseley 1500 in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 56,098 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 UCK 563, 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 63 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UCK 563 registered?

UCK 563 is a 1963 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 December 1963.

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