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XKR 737A

1960 Wolseley 1500

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,571 mi
Last recorded79,571 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1960 Wolseley 150064,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 737A
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 79,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,349 miles

under vehicle evidence of various welded patches expected on this age of vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,349 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155sr14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.2.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 77,363 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,825 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 76,825 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,741 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,741 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,726 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ware to the steering rack

Fail 23 Aug 2006 76,718 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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XKR 737A is a 1960 Wolseley 1500 in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1960 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 64,445 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 XKR 737A, 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 66 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XKR 737A registered?

XKR 737A is a 1960 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 September 1960.

Is XKR 737A safe to buy?

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