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XPP 702

1956 Wolseley 4/44

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,508 mi
Last recorded57,508 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1956 Wolseley 4/4453,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPP 702
MakeWolseley
Model4/44
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,508 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,459 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 57,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,391 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XPP 702 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPP 702, 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 XPP 702 registered?

XPP 702 is a 1956 Wolseley 4/44, first registered on 25 March 1956.

Is XPP 702 safe to buy?

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