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YRL 510

1957 Wolseley 1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,198 mi
Last recorded24,198 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 510
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 24,198 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 24,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 22,554 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,764 miles

corrosion on nearside front sill

front wipers streeking

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 12,700 miles

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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YRL 510 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1957 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRL 510, 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 69 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRL 510 registered?

YRL 510 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 August 1957.

Is YRL 510 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRL 510 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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