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UAD 540

1957 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,809 mi
Last recorded68,809 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1957 Wolseley 150042,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAD 540
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 May 2012 68,809 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,809 miles

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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UAD 540 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAD 540, 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 69 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAD 540 registered?

UAD 540 is a 1957 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 18 October 1957.

Is UAD 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAD 540 shows 2 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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