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YSY 737

1938 Hillman Minx

White Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,132 mi
Last recorded17,132 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1938 Hillman Minx16,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSY 737
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1938
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 17,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 16,578 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 11,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 8,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 4,517 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 4,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx?

Based on 4,599 MOT tests across 762 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
762
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 153
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
brake recording little or no effort 86
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YSY 737 is a 1938 Hillman Minx in White with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1938 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 16,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YSY 737, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 88 years old, this Hillman Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YSY 737 registered?

YSY 737 is a 1938 Hillman Minx, first registered on 28 February 1938.

Is YSY 737 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSY 737 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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