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SUW 145

1956 Wolseley 4/44

Maroon Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,892 mi
Last recorded68,892 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1956 Wolseley 4/4453,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUW 145
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1956
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,915 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 65,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 65,143 miles

ALL ADVISES AS ORIGONAL TEST AND ENGINE OMITS A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLUE SMOKE ON IDLE AND FAST IDLE AND ASSESSED OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,101 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING , NEARSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR , CORROSION IN OUTER SILL OFFSIDE , ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN , FRONT SPRINGS SOFT , ALL SUSPENSION JOINTS WORN , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST B

Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,906 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 63,906 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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SUW 145 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44 in Maroon with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SUW 145, 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 SUW 145 registered?

SUW 145 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 1 May 1956.

Is SUW 145 safe to buy?

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