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574 BYC

1958 Talbot Minx

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,441 mi
Last recorded49,441 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration574 BYC
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,129 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 46,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,987 miles

both rear brake back plates damp

both rear indicator lenses deteriorated slightly

o/s/r handbrake linkage slightly siezed

o/s/r spring weak and slightly splayed

slight exhaust blow from front and rear of main box

slight play in both front lower trunnions

windscreen washers weak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,573 miles

both front metal brake pipes(on back plates)corroded

both rear brake back plates contaminated with oil

both rear indicator lenses crazed and faded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer wall

n/s/r road spring starting to separate

n/s/r tyre has shallow cut on outer wall

o/s washer jet weak

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r road spring starting to separate and splay

play in n/s of centre ytrack rod

play in n/s steering idler

play in steering box

slight exhaust blow from manifold joint

Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,573 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front metal brake pipes(on back plates)corroded

both rear brake back plates contaminated with oil

both rear indicator lenses crazed and faded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer wall

n/s/r road spring starting to separate

n/s/r tyre has shallow cut on outer wall

o/s washer jet weak

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r road spring starting to separate and splay

play in n/s of centre ytrack rod

play in n/s steering idler

play in steering box

slight exhaust blow from manifold joint

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,389 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 45,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 45,164 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Minx?

Based on 838 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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574 BYC is a 1958 Talbot Minx in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 574 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 68 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 574 BYC registered?

574 BYC is a 1958 Talbot Minx, first registered on 15 July 1958.

Is 574 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 574 BYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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