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HBU 882

1983 Hillman Minx

Black Petrol 1265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,793 mi
Last recorded8,793 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBU 882
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,265cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,793 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight bind on O/S front wheel

Slight play in propshaft centre slide

Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,698 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 8,698 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 8,355 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 8,355 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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HBU 882 is a 1983 Hillman Minx in Black with a 1,265cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBU 882, 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 43 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HBU 882 registered?

HBU 882 is a 1983 Hillman Minx, first registered on 4 May 1983.

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