MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/f inner wing corroded
o/s/f inner wing corroded just outside steering box prescribed area
o/s/f sill starting to corrode
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/f inner wing corroded
o/s/f inner wing corroded just outside steering box prescribed area
o/s/f sill starting to corrode
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak at front of engine. †osf door stiff to open from inside. †
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
osf wheel arch to floor corroded. wing mirrors are missing, seat belts to front seats only & icnition switch is loose
How Reliable is the Talbot Minx?
Based on 838 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YNC 285A is a 1963 Talbot Minx in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YNC 285A, 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 YNC 285A registered?
YNC 285A is a 1963 Talbot Minx, first registered on 22 January 1963.
Is YNC 285A safe to buy?
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