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AFM 625A

1963 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,548 mi
Last recorded44,548 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1963 Wolseley 150056,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 625A
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 44,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,542 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,150 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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AFM 625A is a 1963 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1963 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 56,098 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 AFM 625A, 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 63 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFM 625A registered?

AFM 625A is a 1963 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 20 June 1963.

Is AFM 625A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 625A shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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