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PNB 216

1981 Hillman Minx

Black Petrol 1265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,628 mi
Last recorded63,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNB 216
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,265cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,628 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,624 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 63,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,611 miles

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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PNB 216 is a 1981 Hillman Minx in Black with a 1,265cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNB 216, 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 45 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PNB 216 registered?

PNB 216 is a 1981 Hillman Minx, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is PNB 216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNB 216 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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