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290 XVG

1955 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,809 mi
Last recorded64,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration290 XVG
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,809 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,460 miles

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.

80.7%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
brake recording little or no effort 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
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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.

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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.

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