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GKO 150D

1966 Talbot Minx

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,713 mi
Last recorded9,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1966 Talbot Minx45,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 150D
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 9,713 miles

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

some corrosion to floor areas(non prescribed areas)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,604 miles

some surface corrosion to floor pans

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,560 miles

oil leak

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 9,560 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 9,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 9,380 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 9,089 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 9,016 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,413 miles

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

N/S front sill showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 8,392 miles

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

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

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

N/S front sill showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 7,375 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 6,449 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 6,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 5,523 miles

corrosion holes in nearside and offside rear floor areas,just outside perscribed area for suspension mountings

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,684 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2006 995 miles

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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GKO 150D is a 1966 Talbot Minx in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GKO 150D, 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 GKO 150D registered?

GKO 150D is a 1966 Talbot Minx, first registered on 19 May 1966.

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