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SFF 147

1962 Hillman Super Minx

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,804 mi
Last recorded50,804 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1962 Hillman Super Minx59,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 147
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 50,804 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 50,371 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 48,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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SFF 147 is a 1962 Hillman Super Minx in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,173 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 SFF 147, 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 64 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 SFF 147 registered?

SFF 147 is a 1962 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 18 May 1962.

Is SFF 147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFF 147 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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