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MYU 251D

1966 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,423 mi
Last recorded1,423 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1966 Hillman Minx49,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYU 251D
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 1,423 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 1,404 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 760 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 99,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,508 miles

repairs to off side rear wheel arch and various body panels,under side of vehicle ref floor and chassis ect extensivly underseald

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,337 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wings corroded

both rear inner wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front floor & inner sill corroded

nearside rear in door shut sill corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 97,972 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wings corroded

both rear inner wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front floor & inner sill corroded

nearside rear in door shut sill corroded

nearside rear brake siezed unable to turn by hand

Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,339 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill corroded

oil leak from steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,596 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 96,588 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body badly corroded

n/s/r brake effort low

Pass 8 May 2008 95,268 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r light lens

Fail 7 May 2008 95,260 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r light lens

Pass 8 May 2007 93,812 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 93,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r wheelbearing sligty rough when rotated

Pass 3 May 2006 92,251 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 92,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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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MYU 251D is a 1966 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1966 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 49,394 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 MYU 251D, 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 60 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MYU 251D is a 1966 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 March 1966.

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