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Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel general wear (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Hillman Minx De-luxe?
Based on 823 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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290 XVG is a 1955 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
The most common reason a Hillman Minx De-luxe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 290 XVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Hillman Minx De-luxe typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 71 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 290 XVG?
You can check the full history of 290 XVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 290 XVG registered?
290 XVG is a 1955 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 25 May 1955.
Is 290 XVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 290 XVG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 290 XVG have outstanding finance?
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