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PBY 70D

1966 Hillman Minx

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,483 mi
Last recorded51,483 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1966 Hillman Minx49,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 70D
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,483 miles

dampness around front to rear brake pipe to flexy hose union

front brake pedal slightly soft

front tyres treads perished

minor damage to both front seatbelt webbings

surface rust on n/s/f & front to rear brake pipes

surface rust under car & sills

wear in steering box lower spindle/dampness around box & filler plug

Fail 11 Aug 2015 51,476 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dampness around front to rear brake pipe to flexy hose union

front tyres treads perished

minor damage to both front seatbelt webbings

surface rust on n/s/f & front to rear brake pipes

surface rust under car & sills

wear in steering box lower spindle/dampness around box & filler plug

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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PBY 70D is a 1966 Hillman Minx in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBY 70D, 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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What year was PBY 70D registered?

PBY 70D is a 1966 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 March 1966.

Is PBY 70D safe to buy?

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