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3814 TW

1960 Talbot Minx

Grey Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,872 mi
Last recorded5,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration3814 TW
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 5,872 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 5,869 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2012 5,849 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 5,845 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,826 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,763 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 5,760 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 5,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,626 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,567 miles

corrosion to offside front floor/box section

Pass 19 May 2006 5,508 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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3814 TW is a 1960 Talbot Minx in Grey with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3814 TW, 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 66 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3814 TW registered?

3814 TW is a 1960 Talbot Minx, first registered on 21 January 1960.

Is 3814 TW safe to buy?

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