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959 UYJ

1962 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,805 mi
Last recorded35,805 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1962 Hillman Minx56,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration959 UYJ
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,805 miles

All 4 tyres slight splits not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 35,804 miles

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

All 4 tyres slight splits not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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959 UYJ is a 1962 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,508 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 959 UYJ, 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 64 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 959 UYJ registered?

959 UYJ is a 1962 Hillman Minx, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 959 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 959 UYJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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