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FAS 354

1971 Wolseley 1500

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,074 mi
Last recorded14,074 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 354
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,074 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner wing has small hole caused by corrosion

o/s/r trye slightly perished

slight corrosion on boot floor

small corrosion hole in front panel

Fail 30 Sep 2010 13,506 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner wing has small hole caused by corrosion

o/s/r trye slightly perished

slight corrosion on boot floor

small corrosion hole in front panel

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,650 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,326 miles

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

n/s and o/s sills getting weak

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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FAS 354 is a 1971 Wolseley 1500 in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAS 354, 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 55 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FAS 354 is a 1971 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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