MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,433 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested Due to binding brake. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
brake master damp
rust hole in o/s inner wing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake master damp
rust hole in o/s inner wing.
slight play in steering joints.
slight steering free play.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
brake master damp
play in steering joints
rust hole in o/s inner wing
slight free play in steering
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake master cylinder damp
rust hole in o/s inner wing
slight free play
slight play in steering joints
How Reliable is the Hillman Minx?
Based on 4,599 MOT tests across 762 vehicles.
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249 XVG is a 1957 Hillman Minx in White with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
Across all 1957 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 32,885 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 Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 249 XVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Hillman Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 69 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 249 XVG registered?
249 XVG is a 1957 Hillman Minx, first registered on 31 December 1957.
Is 249 XVG safe to buy?
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