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YNF 840A

1963 Hillman Super Minx

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

1,045 mi
Last recorded1,045 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1963 Hillman Super Minx48,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 840A
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 1,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf spring bushes slight wear

oil leak

shock absorber bushed slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2015 1,045 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked insecure (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf spring bushes slight wear

oil leak

shock absorber bushed slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2015 1,045 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf spring bushes slight wear

oil leak

shock absorber bushes cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2015 1,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf spring bushes slight wear

oil leak

shock absorber bushes cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2014 1,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 1,032 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YNF 840A is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1963 Hillman Super Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,621 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 YNF 840A, 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 63 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 YNF 840A registered?

YNF 840A is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 1 April 1963.

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