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873 UHY

1963 Hillman Super Minx

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,929 mi
Last recorded2,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1963 Hillman Super Minx48,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration873 UHY
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 2,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 1,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 834 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,480 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 97,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,778 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 69,772 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,888 miles

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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873 UHY is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 873 UHY, 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 873 UHY registered?

873 UHY is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 1 December 1963.

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