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CKN 688

1983 Hillman Minx

Green Petrol 1185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,745 mi
Last recorded56,745 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKN 688
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,185cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 56,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 56,099 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 55,672 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 55,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,228 miles

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

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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CKN 688 is a 1983 Hillman Minx in Green with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CKN 688, 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 43 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CKN 688 registered?

CKN 688 is a 1983 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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