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592 HME

1956 Hillman Minx

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,607 mi
Last recorded29,607 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1956 Hillman Minx35,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration592 HME
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,607 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 29,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,473 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,332 miles

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

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

slight play in both king pins

Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in both king pins

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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592 HME is a 1956 Hillman Minx in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1956 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 35,173 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 592 HME, 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 70 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 592 HME registered?

592 HME is a 1956 Hillman Minx, first registered on 8 May 1956.

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