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ANV 178A

1981 Hillman Minx

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,130 mi
Last recorded92,130 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 178A
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 92,130 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 92,130 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,904 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all 4 tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2015 91,904 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

all 4 tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,806 miles

corosion on underside and susp /parts

front susp/soft

light corosion on handbrake cables

rear brake backplates damp

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,782 miles

exhaust rusty

rear brake backplates wet possible axle oil

rear lights dim

some corosion in engine bay

undersidse and susp/parts rusty

washers weak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,781 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust rusty

rear brake backplates wet possible axle oil

rear lights dim

some corosion in engine bay

undersidse and susp/parts rusty

washers weak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,737 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2011 91,559 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 91,559 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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ANV 178A is a 1981 Hillman Minx in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ANV 178A, 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 45 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ANV 178A is a 1981 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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