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PCR 81

1955 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1955 Wolseley 4/4462,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCR 81
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,824 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,737 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 81,729 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,663 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,656 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,628 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley 4/44?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
267
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
brake binding 18
brake recording little or no effort 15
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PCR 81 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1955 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 62,205 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 4/44 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCR 81, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley 4/44 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Wolseley 4/44 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PCR 81 registered?

PCR 81 is a 1955 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 17 August 1955.

Is PCR 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCR 81 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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