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WAS 866

1958 Wolseley 1500

Beige Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,651 mi
Last recorded11,651 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 866
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 11,651 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 11,649 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,107 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 3,104 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 99,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,654 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 93,696 miles

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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WAS 866 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Beige with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,679 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAS 866, 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 68 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAS 866 registered?

WAS 866 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 3 February 1958.

Is WAS 866 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 866 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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