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184 COW

1962 Wolseley Hornet

Cream Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration184 COW
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,399 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower ball joint boots perished.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to near side rear sub frame inner corner

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 91,390 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 91,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,353 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,353 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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184 COW is a 1962 Wolseley Hornet in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 184 COW, 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 64 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 184 COW registered?

184 COW is a 1962 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 2 November 1962.

Is 184 COW safe to buy?

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