MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?
Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.
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VLJ 686 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1957 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,367 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 VLJ 686, 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 69 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of VLJ 686?
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What year was VLJ 686 registered?
VLJ 686 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 5 October 1957.
Is VLJ 686 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLJ 686 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VLJ 686 have outstanding finance?
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