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OSJ 655

1963 Hillman Minx

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1963 Hillman Minx53,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 655
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,739 miles

nearside steering idler worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 63,735 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake in need of adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure wing trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,233 miles

nearside front steering idler has play

Fail 19 Feb 2019 57,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox mounting nut missing

nearside front steering idler has play

Pass 3 Feb 2018 56,489 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 53,579 miles

exhaust close to noise limit

Fail 24 Nov 2016 53,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort fluid leaking (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort fluid leaking (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2016 53,554 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

all front suspension arm bushes perished

corrosion holes on both sills outside prescribed area

front indicators combined with side lights and are white

underbody corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,007 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,959 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 52,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 52,369 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,555 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,290 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to outer sills

front and rear suspension bushes perished

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2008 49,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion to outer sills

front and rear suspension bushes perished

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 48,565 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty and poor condition

slight play in steering joints

underseal used underbody

Fail 13 Feb 2006 48,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both inner and outer sills rusty and poor condition

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering joints

underseal used underbody

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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OSJ 655 is a 1963 Hillman Minx in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1963 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 53,579 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 OSJ 655, 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 63 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OSJ 655 registered?

OSJ 655 is a 1963 Hillman Minx, first registered on 15 January 1963.

Is OSJ 655 safe to buy?

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