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SLU 453

1956 Wolseley 4/44

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,938 mi
Last recorded73,938 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1956 Wolseley 4/4453,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLU 453
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 May 2008 73,938 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front bump stops missing

rear exhaust mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2007 73,753 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in rack

Pass 31 May 2006 73,655 miles

fuel clip to carb could be improved

slight noise from o/s/f hub,,,poss w/bearing noise

windscreen washers could be improved

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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SLU 453 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Wolseley 4/44 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 53,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLU 453, 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 70 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 SLU 453 registered?

SLU 453 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 30 December 1956.

Is SLU 453 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLU 453 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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