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VAF 74

1955 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,220 mi
Last recorded80,220 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1955 Wolseley 4/4462,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAF 74
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2011 80,220 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 80,170 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,149 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2008 80,113 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 80,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,990 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 4/44?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
brake binding 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
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VAF 74 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 62,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAF 74, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 4/44 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAF 74 registered?

VAF 74 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 29 July 1955.

Is VAF 74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAF 74 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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