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OBW 428

1959 Wolseley 1500

Beige Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1959 Wolseley 150069,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 428
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1959
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,741 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 33,741 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,358 miles

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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OBW 428 is a 1959 Wolseley 1500 in Beige with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 69,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBW 428, 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 67 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBW 428 registered?

OBW 428 is a 1959 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 25 March 1959.

Is OBW 428 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBW 428 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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