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SSJ 649

1963 Talbot Minx

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,951 mi
Last recorded45,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1963 Talbot Minx60,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 649
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 45,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure fouling steering arm (7.2.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,256 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 45,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,241 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,230 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Minx?

Based on 838 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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SSJ 649 is a 1963 Talbot Minx in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 60,132 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 Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSJ 649, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SSJ 649 registered?

SSJ 649 is a 1963 Talbot Minx, first registered on 1 January 1963.

Is SSJ 649 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 649 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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