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YJY 526

1982 Wolseley Hornet

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,728 mi
Last recorded63,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJY 526
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2025 63,728 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 61,851 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,979 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,727 miles

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

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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YJY 526 is a 1982 Wolseley Hornet in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJY 526, 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 44 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJY 526 registered?

YJY 526 is a 1982 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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