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XPH 889

1955 Wolseley 4/44

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,504 mi
Last recorded16,504 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1955 Wolseley 4/4462,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPH 889
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2014 16,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nsr door shut/inner arch corroded/cracked but not in prescribed area

osf cross member corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,206 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside lower sill trim slightly insecure

offside front valance area corroded (inner wheel arch area)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,759 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,584 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 12,633 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 4/44?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
brake binding 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
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XPH 889 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 62,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPH 889, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 4/44 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPH 889 registered?

XPH 889 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 12 July 1955.

Is XPH 889 safe to buy?

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