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XKR 471A

1963 Wolseley Hornet

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,849 mi
Last recorded3,849 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1963 Wolseley Hornet54,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 471A
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2006 3,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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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XKR 471A is a 1963 Wolseley Hornet in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,640 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 XKR 471A, 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 63 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XKR 471A registered?

XKR 471A is a 1963 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 12 November 1963.

Is XKR 471A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKR 471A shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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