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MOT History from tests of petrol WOLSELEY 1500s year 1961

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mot history
Pass percent:78.79%
(The average a petrol WOLSELEY 1500 year 1961 passes without issue)
Based on:594 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle40
Registration plate lamp issues21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Rear brake binding14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Headlamp aim out of alignment12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Front brake application uneven6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings gearbox mounting bkt to chassis leg |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion front &rear outer sill |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER[front] |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not switching over main/ dipped |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked area |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bars to chassis areas |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at hub |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked with chalk |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking in brake drum |3.6.A.1|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel pipe excessively chafed |7.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked |2.2.D.2c|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassis holed by corrosion, |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working both, |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted |5.2.2 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired further welding required to patches on o/s front floor+-n/s front floor to sill +n/s rear inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1

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