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742 UYN

1985 Hillman Minx

Black Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration742 UYN
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,190 miles

floor corroded

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2015 66,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 66,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,873 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 65,873 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,643 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 65,643 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,149 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,149 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,149 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s floor holed

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,149 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,149 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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742 UYN is a 1985 Hillman Minx in Black with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 742 UYN, 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 41 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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742 UYN is a 1985 Hillman Minx, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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