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EX 9665

1956 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,618 mi
Last recorded27,618 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1956 Wolseley 4/4453,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX 9665
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 27,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 27,169 miles

some tyres worn on edges and slight cracking to sidewalls

Fail 25 May 2016 27,169 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,449 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,594 miles

Oil leak

diff leak

n/s rear stub leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,594 miles

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

Oil leak

diff leak

n/s rear stub leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,810 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,165 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 22,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,218 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 4/44?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
brake binding 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
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EX 9665 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1956 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 53,711 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 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX 9665, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 4/44 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 70 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX 9665 registered?

EX 9665 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 13 February 1956.

Is EX 9665 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX 9665 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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