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FRD 834D

1966 Talbot Minx

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,599 mi
Last recorded4,599 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1966 Talbot Minx45,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 834D
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 4,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 4,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 3,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between first and second section (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 3,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 2,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 863 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 15 May 2012 418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 24 May 2011 32,271 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to check brakes

under body corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

suspension bushes perished

unable to check front brakes

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 May 2010 32,135 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

suspension bushes perished

unable to check front brakes

underbody corrosion

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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FRD 834D is a 1966 Talbot Minx in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1966 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRD 834D, 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 60 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRD 834D registered?

FRD 834D is a 1966 Talbot Minx, first registered on 6 May 1966.

Is FRD 834D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRD 834D shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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