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RTE 796C

1965 Hillman Super Minx

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1965 Hillman Super Minx61,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTE 796C
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 82,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,181 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 81,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,628 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,628 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,201 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,201 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Hillman Super Minx?

Based on 2,055 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
325
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 81
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 59
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
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RTE 796C is a 1965 Hillman Super Minx in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 61,929 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 Super Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTE 796C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Super Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 61 years old, this Hillman Super Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTE 796C registered?

RTE 796C is a 1965 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 1 October 1965.

Is RTE 796C safe to buy?

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