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EFJ 479C

1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,340 mi
Last recorded3,340 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe75,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFJ 479C
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 3,340 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chassis and under floor areas patch repaired

Pass 8 May 2015 2,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

chassis and under floor areas patch repaired

Fail 5 May 2015 2,139 miles

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

chassis and under floor areas patch repaired

Pass 26 Jul 2013 1,601 miles

Oil leak

offside steering box drop arm play

patch repairs various under vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2013 1,580 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

patch repairs various under vehicle

Oil leak

offside steering box drop arm play

Pass 17 Mar 2012 293 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all under vehicle patch repaired

steering box drop arm play

wipers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28 miles

heavily undersealed

o/s brake pipe close to steering arm

slight bind n/s/f

Fail 18 Aug 2010 184 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

heavily undersealed

o/s brake pipe close to steering arm

slight bind n/s/f

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,921 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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EFJ 479C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,132 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 EFJ 479C, 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 61 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EFJ 479C registered?

EFJ 479C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 5 November 1965.

Is EFJ 479C safe to buy?

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