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UED 812J

1970 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,661 mi
Last recorded76,661 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 Wolseley 16/6056,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUED 812J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 76,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 76,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,116 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

l/h/f susp movement stiff.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,080 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

l/h/f susp movement stiff.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 75,132 miles

small amount of play in n s f lower trunon

Fail 18 Aug 2008 75,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

small amount of play in n s f lower trunon

Fail 7 Jan 2008 74,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 74,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,366 miles

coolant leaking

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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UED 812J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 56,404 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 UED 812J, 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 56 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UED 812J registered?

UED 812J is a 1970 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 1 December 1970.

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