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VMB 983E

1967 Wolseley Hornet

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,230 mi
Last recorded86,230 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1967 Wolseley Hornet58,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMB 983E
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,978 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,756 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 83,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,936 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,476 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,149 miles

Nearside steering rack has play in inner rack slider/balljoint

front tyres wearing on inner edges [tracking?]

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,149 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside steering rack has play in inner rack slider/balljoint

front tyres wearing on inner edges [tracking?]

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,811 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,332 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,353 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,353 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,903 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,349 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,693 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 78,106 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 78,106 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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VMB 983E is a 1967 Wolseley Hornet in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1967 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 58,300 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 Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMB 983E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 59 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VMB 983E is a 1967 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 May 1967.

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