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C468 DWY

1986 Talbot Minx

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,217 mi
Last recorded131,217 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC468 DWY
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 131,217 miles

ALL BODY PANELS STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 121,472 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 121,472 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 112,899 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 104,495 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 104,495 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Minx?

Based on 838 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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C468 DWY is a 1986 Talbot Minx in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C468 DWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 40 years old, this Talbot Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C468 DWY registered?

C468 DWY is a 1986 Talbot Minx, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C468 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C468 DWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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