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SS 3690

1978 Wolseley Hornet

Black Petrol 1208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS 3690
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,208cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2016

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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SS 3690 is a 1978 Wolseley Hornet in Black with a 1,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SS 3690, 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 48 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of SS 3690?

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What year was SS 3690 registered?

SS 3690 is a 1978 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 13 July 1978.

Is SS 3690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS 3690 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SS 3690 have outstanding finance?

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