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CSV 493

1985 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,302 mi
Last recorded15,302 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSV 493
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 15,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,520 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 13,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 13,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2020 12,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 8,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 6,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,729 miles

Front anti -roll bar bushes slightly worn

Oil leaks from both rear axle hub seals

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jul 2008 4,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 3,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2006 2,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 1,959 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx De-luxe?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
brake recording little or no effort 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
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CSV 493 is a 1985 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx De-luxe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSV 493, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx De-luxe typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 41 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CSV 493 registered?

CSV 493 is a 1985 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is CSV 493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSV 493 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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