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DGO 929C

1965 Talbot Minx

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,694 mi
Last recorded9,694 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1965 Talbot Minx66,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGO 929C
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,694 miles

Battery inscure

Corrosion to all four outer wheel arches

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to both rear inner quater panals

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to rear valance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to offside front door shut

Heavy corrosion to offside rear door shut just outside prescribed areas

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance close to excessive

Rear diff damp

Slight corrosion around engine bay

Slight corrosion to both nearside door shuts

Fail 17 Feb 2012 9,687 miles

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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery inscure

Corrosion to all four outer wheel arches

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to both rear inner quater panals

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to rear valance

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to offside front door shut

Heavy corrosion to offside rear door shut just outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak

Rear brake inbalance close to excessive

Rear diff damp

Slight corrosion around engine bay

Slight corrosion to both nearside door shuts

Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,429 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside and body

front suspension bushes poor condition

front tyres perished

Fail 16 Nov 2010 6,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front suspension bushes poor condition

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 5,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 4,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 4,154 miles

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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DGO 929C is a 1965 Talbot Minx in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 66,866 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 Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGO 929C, 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 61 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DGO 929C registered?

DGO 929C is a 1965 Talbot Minx, first registered on 10 May 1965.

Is DGO 929C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGO 929C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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