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Wolseley 1500 MOT Results

75.3% pass rate
from 174 tests in 2017
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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.

  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.8% fail on Front wheels (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Rear wheels
      • 5.2% fail on Brake imbalance (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.3% fail on Components
        • 1.1% fail on Pipes
        • 1.1% fail on Hoses
      • 1.1% fail on Leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Operation
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake control components
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal
        • 1.1% fail on Anti-slip
        • 0.57% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 11% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Front lamps
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual lamps
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.57% fail on Battery
    • 0.57% fail on Horn
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension
    • 6.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 4.0% fail on Spring mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Component mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.7% fail on Front
    • 0.57% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.57% fail on Attachment
    • 0.57% fail on Axles
      • 0.57% fail on King pins
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 5.7% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 4.0% fail on Vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Body condition
    • 0.57% fail on Doors
      • 0.57% fail on Passengers other
  • 5.2% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering system
      • 3.4% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.57% fail on Steering control
      • 0.57% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.57% fail on Locking devices
  • 4.6% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
  • 2.3% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.7% fail on Cap (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.57% fail on Tyres
    • 0.57% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Wolseley 1500 1957
    Drives like a Morris Minor - but quicker, nice interior with wood and leather fittings