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FDU 437C

1965 Wolseley Hornet

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,871 mi
Last recorded40,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1965 Wolseley Hornet40,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDU 437C
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,871 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 40,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,815 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play detected during steering checks, possibly nearside inner rack joint requires service attention

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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FDU 437C is a 1965 Wolseley Hornet in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 40,871 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 FDU 437C, 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 61 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 FDU 437C registered?

FDU 437C is a 1965 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 5 April 1965.

Is FDU 437C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDU 437C shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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