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WJY 218

1962 Wolseley 1500

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,117 mi
Last recorded73,117 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1962 Wolseley 150060,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJY 218
MakeWolseley
Model1500
Year1962
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,925 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,258 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,115 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,115 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,876 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 71,876 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,396 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 71,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 71,146 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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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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