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USY 126

1958 Wolseley 1500

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1958 Wolseley 150047,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 126
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,793 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

centre silencer hanger slightly loose

slight play in offside lower trunnion

Fail 9 Sep 2008 86,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

centre silencer hanger slightly loose

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,815 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 85,811 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,669 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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USY 126 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 47,679 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 275 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USY 126, 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 68 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USY 126 registered?

USY 126 is a 1958 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 1 January 1958.

Is USY 126 safe to buy?

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