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795 DTJ

1998 Hillman Minx

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,538 mi
Last recorded65,538 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration795 DTJ
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Cross Shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,120 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 61,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated oil leaking from axle (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Advise play on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,454 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

gear oil on n/s rear backplate halfshaft leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2010

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken

gear oil on n/s rear backplate halfshaft leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,122 miles

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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795 DTJ is a 1998 Hillman Minx in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 795 DTJ, 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 28 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 795 DTJ registered?

795 DTJ is a 1998 Hillman Minx, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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