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VJG 887

1960 Wolseley 1500

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,574 mi
Last recorded6,574 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1960 Wolseley 150064,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJG 887
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,574 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 6,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 5,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 4,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 3,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 2,705 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VJG 887 is a 1960 Wolseley 1500 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 64,445 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 VJG 887, 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 66 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJG 887 registered?

VJG 887 is a 1960 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 November 1960.

Is VJG 887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJG 887 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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