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165 RAU

1962 Hillman Super Minx

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,540 mi
Last recorded54,540 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1962 Hillman Super Minx59,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration165 RAU
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,540 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,354 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,260 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 54,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,100 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside headlight glass condition

Fail 25 May 2011 54,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in nearside and offside front cross arm bushs

Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,004 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in nearside and offside front cross arm bushs

How Reliable is the Hillman Super Minx?

Based on 2,055 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
325
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 81
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 59
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
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165 RAU is a 1962 Hillman Super Minx in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1962 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,173 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hillman Super Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 165 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Super Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 64 years old, this Hillman Super Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 165 RAU registered?

165 RAU is a 1962 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 24 October 1962.

Is 165 RAU safe to buy?

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