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GSU 238

1987 Hillman Minx

Green Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,427 mi
Last recorded58,427 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 238
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear axle seal weeping oil

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 58,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear axle seal weeping oil

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyre side walls cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,740 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres cracked and perished on side walls

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,292 miles

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,954 miles

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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GSU 238 is a 1987 Hillman Minx in Green with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSU 238, 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 39 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GSU 238 is a 1987 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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