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BFF 485

1957 Wolseley 1500

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,857 mi
Last recorded90,857 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFF 485
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 90,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,847 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BFF 485 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BFF 485, 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 BFF 485 registered?

BFF 485 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 21 December 1957.

Is BFF 485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFF 485 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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