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981 CMK

1993 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,120 mi
Last recorded18,120 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration981 CMK
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 18,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 18,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,112 miles

both front king pins worn

nearside front upper ball joint

scratch on wind screen

staining on both rear back plates

wear in hand brake pivot on axle

wear in steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2006

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 18,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 18,112 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,112 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system has slight corrosion and slight blow

offside front top wishbone bush has slight play

slight play in both front king pins

slight wear on handbrake pivot on axle

steering box has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2005 18,112 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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981 CMK is a 1993 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 981 CMK, 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 33 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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981 CMK is a 1993 Hillman Minx, first registered on 20 July 1993.

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