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EFX 127D

1966 Wolseley Hornet

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,425 mi
Last recorded59,425 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1966 Wolseley Hornet59,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 127D
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1966
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,325 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,565 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,541 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre inner wall surface cracking

vehicle leaning to the right

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,882 miles

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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EFX 127D is a 1966 Wolseley Hornet in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1966 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFX 127D, 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 60 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EFX 127D registered?

EFX 127D is a 1966 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 7 February 1966.

Is EFX 127D safe to buy?

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