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EDM 26C

1965 Talbot Minx

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1965 Talbot Minx66,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 26C
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,016 miles

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,875 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,620 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,172 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 77,130 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box and pipe corroded through (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,897 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 76,614 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,525 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,434 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 76,417 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,324 miles

r/rear brakes just legal

Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,306 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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EDM 26C is a 1965 Talbot Minx in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDM 26C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDM 26C registered?

EDM 26C is a 1965 Talbot Minx, first registered on 1 February 1965.

Is EDM 26C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDM 26C shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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