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415 VEV

1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Black Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,998 mi
Last recorded69,998 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe64,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration415 VEV
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,998 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 69,998 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,938 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,798 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,798 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,778 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r half shaft has slight endfloat.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,587 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 69,587 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,579 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,445 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 69,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,314 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,198 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,865 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 68,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 68,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

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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415 VEV is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Black with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 415 VEV, 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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415 VEV is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 1 March 1961.

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