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401 UXY

1959 Talbot Minx

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,622 mi
Last recorded10,622 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration401 UXY
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,622 miles

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

Oil leak

body has general corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 10,400 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,173 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on outer wall

slight general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,603 miles

slight play on nearside steering idler

Fail 2 Jun 2007 9,596 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play on nearside steering idler.

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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401 UXY is a 1959 Talbot Minx in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 401 UXY, 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 67 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 401 UXY?

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What year was 401 UXY registered?

401 UXY is a 1959 Talbot Minx, first registered on 25 May 1959.

Is 401 UXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 UXY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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