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DEF 901D

1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,968 mi
Last recorded77,968 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe56,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEF 901D
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,408 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 75,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,603 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f floor front tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,537 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,522 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DEF 901D is a 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 56,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DEF 901D, 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 60 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEF 901D registered?

DEF 901D is a 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 22 July 1966.

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