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FMY 819B

1964 Talbot Minx

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,249 mi
Last recorded43,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1964 Talbot Minx45,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMY 819B
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,249 miles

both outer sills reapired and filled

free play in steering box and joints

nearside leaf spring front pivot bush worn

underside had lots of previous repairs, corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 24 May 2017 43,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (3.1.9)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner outer sill, offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both outer sills reapired and filled

free play in steering box and joints

nearside leaf spring front pivot bush worn

underside had lots of previous repairs, corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres very old & cracking

inspected with corrosion tool, no excessive corrosion found

underside of vehicle & components heavily under sealed

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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FMY 819B is a 1964 Talbot Minx in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 45,247 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 Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMY 819B, 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 62 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FMY 819B?

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What year was FMY 819B registered?

FMY 819B is a 1964 Talbot Minx, first registered on 15 April 1964.

Is FMY 819B safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMY 819B shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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