MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake master cylinder and reservoir wet
fuel pipe behind carburetta is insecure and touching bulk head
n/s/f hydro elastic unit and knuckle gaters split
o/s/f inner wing to front panel; plate corroded
o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrished
rear fuel hoses poor condition
slight brake pedal travel
slight distortion n/s/r tyre
under side of vehicle heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?
Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YHX 278G is a 1969 Wolseley Hornet in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1969 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 64,997 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 Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHX 278G, 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 57 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YHX 278G registered?
YHX 278G is a 1969 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 May 1969.
Is YHX 278G safe to buy?
The MOT history for YHX 278G shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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