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ESE 926F

1967 Wolseley Hornet

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1967 Wolseley Hornet58,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESE 926F
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1967
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,206 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,206 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,750 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,871 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 72,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 72,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 71,112 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 71,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ESE 926F is a 1967 Wolseley Hornet in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1967 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 58,300 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 Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESE 926F, 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 59 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESE 926F registered?

ESE 926F is a 1967 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 16 August 1967.

Is ESE 926F safe to buy?

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