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Wolseley 1500 MOT Results

83.3% pass rate
from 72 tests in 2020
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Wolseley 1500 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.8% fail on Dipswitch (26 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 6.9% fail on Washers
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Tank
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.4% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
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  • Wolseley 1500 1957
    Drives like a Morris Minor - but quicker, nice interior with wood and leather fittings