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EYM 947

1983 Hillman Minx

Green Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,202 mi
Last recorded17,202 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYM 947
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,739 miles

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

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

both front suspension stub pins have slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,044 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 13,987 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT WEAR ON STEERING BOX .

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EYM 947 is a 1983 Hillman Minx in Green with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYM 947, 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 43 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EYM 947 is a 1983 Hillman Minx, first registered on 24 May 1983.

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