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LUN 195

1955 Hillman Minx

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,438 mi
Last recorded70,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1955 Hillman Minx63,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUN 195
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,438 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,418 miles

N/S/F innerwing correded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,371 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,371 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,585 miles

N/S/F outrigger corroded

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

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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LUN 195 is a 1955 Hillman Minx in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1955 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 63,938 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 Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUN 195, 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 71 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LUN 195 registered?

LUN 195 is a 1955 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 March 1955.

Is LUN 195 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUN 195 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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