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PSL 751

1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Turquoise Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,177 mi
Last recorded96,177 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe64,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSL 751
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1961
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 96,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various welded plate repairs to underside of vehicle and undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2010 92,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight seepage from steering box lower oil seal

various poor welded repairs outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 92,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,031 miles

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

all tyres cracking/perishing

oil & dynamo warning lamps staying on

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2006 92,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all tyres cracking/perishing

oil & dynamo warning lamps staying on

oil leak

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx De-luxe?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
brake recording little or no effort 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
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PSL 751 is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Turquoise with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,455 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 De-luxe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSL 751, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx De-luxe typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PSL 751 registered?

PSL 751 is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 7 July 1961.

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