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RDW 232

1959 Wolseley 1500

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,870 mi
Last recorded19,870 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1959 Wolseley 150069,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDW 232
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,767 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 19,767 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,843 miles

front tyres are 155x14 rear tyres are 165x14

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 17 Jun 2008 17,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres are 155x14 rear tyres are 165x14

slight play in lower steering column bush

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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RDW 232 is a 1959 Wolseley 1500 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RDW 232, 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 RDW 232 registered?

RDW 232 is a 1959 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is RDW 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDW 232 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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