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WLJ 9J

1971 Wolseley 16/60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,284 mi
Last recorded87,284 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Wolseley 16/6034,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 9J
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,284 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Wolseley 16/60?

Based on 2,206 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
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WLJ 9J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 34,176 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 16/60 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLJ 9J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 16/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLJ 9J registered?

WLJ 9J is a 1971 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 6 July 1971.

Is WLJ 9J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLJ 9J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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