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VTG 992

1957 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,063 mi
Last recorded90,063 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTG 992
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,063 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,063 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 89,874 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 89,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 89,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 88,145 miles

both outer body sills showing corrosion

Fail 6 May 2008 88,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both outer body sills showing corrosion

offside front brake grabbing very slightly

Pass 29 May 2007 87,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,190 miles

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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VTG 992 is a 1957 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTG 992, 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 69 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 VTG 992 registered?

VTG 992 is a 1957 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 11 May 1957.

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