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XJ 8196

1933 Wolseley Hornet

Green Petrol 1208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,477 mi
Last recorded2,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1933 Wolseley Hornet6,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ 8196
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1933
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,208cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2019 2,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 1,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XJ 8196 is a 1933 Wolseley Hornet in Green with a 1,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1933 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 6,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJ 8196, 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 93 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJ 8196 registered?

XJ 8196 is a 1933 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 3 June 1933.

Is XJ 8196 safe to buy?

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