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JPE 493C

1965 Talbot Minx

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,120 mi
Last recorded8,120 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1965 Talbot Minx66,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 493C
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2018 8,120 miles

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

Welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

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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JPE 493C is a 1965 Talbot Minx in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 66,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPE 493C, 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 61 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPE 493C registered?

JPE 493C is a 1965 Talbot Minx, first registered on 22 June 1965.

Is JPE 493C safe to buy?

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