2997E - WOLSELEY 15/50
MOT: ExemptGB
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The Wolseley 15/50, often referred to simply as the Wolseley 15/50, is a classic British saloon renowned for its blend of style and engineering. Manufactured by Wolseley Motors, a subsidiary of the British Motor Corporation, it was produced during the early 1950s, with the model reflecting post-war automotive innovation. Introduced in 1951, the 15/50 featured a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine, offering a balance of performance and reliability that appealed to many drivers of the era. Its distinctive design and solid build quality make it a notable example of mid-century British motoring, embodying the craftsmanship and engineering standards of its time.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
The vehicle is a WOLSELEY 15/50, registered as 2997E, manufactured in 1958 with its first registration in July of that year. It features a maroon exterior and a 1,489cc petrol engine. The car is currently taxed and has a recorded mileage of 96,246 miles. It was exempt from MOT testing, with the latest test conducted on 10 November 2014 and expired on 9 November 2015. Notable advisories from the last MOT include slight corrosion on the offside rear body, corrosion in the brake actuating linkage mounting, and slight play in both front suspension arms. Additional observations indicate corrosion in various areas, including the front lower inner wing, rear boot floor, and front floor, along with worn rear spring shackle bushes and corroded suspension bump stops.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
8
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 10 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,246 mi
Expires: 09 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 06 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,246 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major 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)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 16 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,190 mi
Expires: 17 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Failed - 13 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,161 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 04 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,020 mi
Expires: 17 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed - 02 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,012 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
- Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Major Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 18 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,952 mi
Expires: 17 August 2011
Failed - 18 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,938 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
- Major Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 14 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,776 mi
Expires: 13 August 2010
Failed - 28 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,752 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Major Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Major Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
- Major Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Major Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Major Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Major Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 11 July 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,107 mi
Expires: 13 July 2009
Failed - 10 July 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,098 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed - 13 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,042 mi
Expires: 13 July 2008
Failed - 12 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,033 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 14 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,135 mi
Expires: 13 July 2007
Failed - 11 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,121 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
- Major Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 2997E?
This vehicle is MOT exempt.
What is the tax status of 2997E?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of 2997E?
This is a 1958 WOLSELEY 15/50 in Maroon. It runs on Petrol with a 1489cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 2997E?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.