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LVS 938

1957 Wolseley 1500

Beige Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,976 mi
Last recorded46,976 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVS 938
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,976 miles

advise all tyres perrished and starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2012 46,974 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

advise all tyres perrished and starting to split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,955 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 46,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,937 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,936 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,914 miles

center exhaust mount snapped

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,914 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

center exhaust mount snapped

ns washer jet blocked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,719 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 46,719 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LVS 938 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in Beige with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1957 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,367 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVS 938, 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 69 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVS 938 registered?

LVS 938 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 16 July 1957.

Is LVS 938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVS 938 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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