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WFO 957

1959 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,922 mi
Last recorded86,922 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1959 Wolseley 150069,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 957
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,641 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,216 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 85,216 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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WFO 957 is a 1959 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1959 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 69,728 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 WFO 957, 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 67 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WFO 957 registered?

WFO 957 is a 1959 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 August 1959.

Is WFO 957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFO 957 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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