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HLR 201C

1965 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,244 mi
Last recorded9,244 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Hillman Minx59,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLR 201C
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,244 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside of both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch in the boot (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides and offside rear (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,581 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,623 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 7,623 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,238 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 7,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,226 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 6,264 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,007 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 3,682 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 3,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HLR 201C is a 1965 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 59,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLR 201C, 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 61 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HLR 201C registered?

HLR 201C is a 1965 Hillman Minx, first registered on 3 September 1965.

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