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274 FPA

1957 Wolseley 1500

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,794 mi
Last recorded49,794 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274 FPA
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2012 49,794 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,117 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,843 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,206 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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274 FPA is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 274 FPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 274 FPA registered?

274 FPA is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 15 May 1957.

Is 274 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274 FPA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 274 FPA have outstanding finance?

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