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714 XUK

1959 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,679 mi
Last recorded38,679 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1959 Hillman Minx60,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration714 XUK
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,679 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,269 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,271 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,266 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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714 XUK is a 1959 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,062 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 714 XUK, 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 67 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 714 XUK registered?

714 XUK is a 1959 Hillman Minx, first registered on 5 June 1959.

Is 714 XUK safe to buy?

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