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303 UXS

1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Black Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,025 mi
Last recorded48,025 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe64,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration303 UXS
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 48,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 47,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 47,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 47,702 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 47,689 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 30 May 2017 47,064 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,648 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 46,626 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,544 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,165 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 May 2011 44,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,491 miles

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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303 UXS is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Black with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,455 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 De-luxe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 303 UXS, 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 65 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 303 UXS registered?

303 UXS is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 1 June 1961.

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