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572 YUW

1960 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,317 mi
Last recorded71,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1960 Hillman Minx48,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration572 YUW
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,258 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,741 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 69,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Corrosion to offside front of vehicle .

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 69,720 miles

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,114 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 67,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,101 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx?

Based on 4,599 MOT tests across 762 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
762
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 153
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
brake recording little or no effort 86
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572 YUW is a 1960 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1960 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 48,206 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 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 572 YUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 66 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 572 YUW registered?

572 YUW is a 1960 Hillman Minx, first registered on 26 November 1960.

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