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HAD 795

1947 Wolseley Hornet

Black Petrol 918cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,839 mi
Last recorded93,839 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 795
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1947
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine918cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all tyres perrished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 93,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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HAD 795 is a 1947 Wolseley Hornet in Black with a 918cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HAD 795, 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 79 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAD 795 registered?

HAD 795 is a 1947 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 1 December 1947.

Is HAD 795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 795 shows 4 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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