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RPN 436G

1969 Wolseley Hornet

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,786 mi
Last recorded83,786 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1969 Wolseley Hornet64,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPN 436G
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 83,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 83,665 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 83,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable (1.9.2a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing hub nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RPN 436G is a 1969 Wolseley Hornet in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 64,997 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 Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPN 436G, 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 57 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPN 436G registered?

RPN 436G is a 1969 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 13 January 1969.

Is RPN 436G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPN 436G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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