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JSJ 329

1963 Talbot Minx

White Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,502 mi
Last recorded33,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Talbot Minx60,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 329
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,502 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,927 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 22,927 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 32,665 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 32,664 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 32,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 32,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,886 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,480 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 31,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,967 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2006 28,487 miles

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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JSJ 329 is a 1963 Talbot Minx in White with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 60,132 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 Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSJ 329, 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 63 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JSJ 329 registered?

JSJ 329 is a 1963 Talbot Minx, first registered on 1 January 1963.

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