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DCH 550B

1964 Wolseley 16/60

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,683 mi
Last recorded84,683 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1964 Wolseley 16/6042,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCH 550B
MakeWolseley
Model16/60
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 84,683 miles

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 May 2016 84,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,673 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,666 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 84,666 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,666 miles

all front suspension bushes cracking

slight corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f cross member

slight play o/s/f lower king pin bush

Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,666 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 84,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Wolseley 16/60?

Based on 2,206 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
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DCH 550B is a 1964 Wolseley 16/60 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Wolseley 16/60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 42,190 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 16/60 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCH 550B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 16/60 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 62 years old, this Wolseley 16/60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCH 550B registered?

DCH 550B is a 1964 Wolseley 16/60, first registered on 14 October 1964.

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The MOT history for DCH 550B shows 9 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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