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ESL 391

1946 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,607 mi
Last recorded69,607 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1946 Hillman Minx21,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 391
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1946
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

slight play in front king pins

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,554 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,480 miles

all tyres slightly perished

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx?

Based on 4,599 MOT tests across 762 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
762
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 153
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
brake recording little or no effort 86
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ESL 391 is a 1946 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1946 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 21,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESL 391, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 80 years old, this Hillman Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESL 391 registered?

ESL 391 is a 1946 Hillman Minx, first registered on 31 December 1946.

Is ESL 391 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 391 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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