CarVerify

Free Car Check

FLN 472J

1970 Talbot Minx

Gold Petrol 1592cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,735 mi
Last recorded14,735 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLN 472J
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
View full Talbot Minx reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 14,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 14,735 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Talbot Minx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FLN 472J is a 1970 Talbot Minx in Gold with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLN 472J, 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 56 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLN 472J?

You can check the full history of FLN 472J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FLN 472J registered?

FLN 472J is a 1970 Talbot Minx, first registered on 19 November 1970.

Is FLN 472J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLN 472J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLN 472J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FLN 472J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.