MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front chassis leg showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Wolseley 1500?
Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 645 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJY 218 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500 in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1962 Wolseley 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,119 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 WJY 218, 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 64 years old, this Wolseley 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WJY 218 registered?
WJY 218 is a 1962 Wolseley 1500, first registered on 11 May 1962.
Is WJY 218 safe to buy?
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