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HAU 551D

1966 Hillman Super Minx

Grey Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138 mi
Last recorded138 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1966 Hillman Super Minx47,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAU 551D
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 138 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,549 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r lower wing to floor corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 99,549 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r lower wing to floor corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 98,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2007 97,877 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 96,839 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Hillman Super Minx?

Based on 2,055 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
325
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 81
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 59
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
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HAU 551D is a 1966 Hillman Super Minx in Grey with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1966 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 47,825 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 Hillman Super Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAU 551D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Super Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 60 years old, this Hillman Super Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAU 551D registered?

HAU 551D is a 1966 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 28 April 1966.

Is HAU 551D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAU 551D shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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