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YHX 278G

1969 Wolseley Hornet

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,753 mi
Last recorded93,753 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1969 Wolseley Hornet64,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHX 278G
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,751 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 93,731 miles

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.

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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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.

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