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486 UYO

1955 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration486 UYO
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,008 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 60,388 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 60,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,024 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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486 UYO is a 1955 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 486 UYO, 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

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What year was 486 UYO registered?

486 UYO is a 1955 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 2 January 1955.

Is 486 UYO safe to buy?

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