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VLJ 686

1957 Wolseley 1500

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 686
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 84,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 84,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 84,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007
Fail 31 Mar 2007

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2006

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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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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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.

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