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YY 1616

1932 Wolseley Hornet

Green Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,966 mi
Last recorded6,966 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1932 Wolseley Hornet5,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY 1616
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1932
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2019 6,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 6,923 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,869 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 6,853 miles

screen down at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,798 miles

n/s/rback plate contaminated with oil

Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,722 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

screen down at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2006 6,648 miles

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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YY 1616 is a 1932 Wolseley Hornet in Green with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1932 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 5,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY 1616, 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 94 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY 1616 registered?

YY 1616 is a 1932 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 10 October 1932.

Is YY 1616 safe to buy?

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