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AAC 384J

1970 Hillman Minx

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,803 mi
Last recorded57,803 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Hillman Minx50,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 384J
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,498 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,089 miles

Offside Rear Surface corrosion shock mount

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,918 miles

Front suspension rubbers perishing

OSF tyre cracking on sidewall

OSR shock mount area corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,106 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front valance corroded

n/s front floor corroded

o/s front & o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2013 49,097 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front valance corroded

n/s front floor corroded

o/s front & o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,660 miles

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

front tyers have smallcuts

Fail 30 Jan 2010 46,659 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyers have smallcuts

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,950 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 45,948 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 42,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,355 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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AAC 384J is a 1970 Hillman Minx in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,679 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 Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAC 384J, 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 56 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAC 384J registered?

AAC 384J is a 1970 Hillman Minx, first registered on 26 August 1970.

Is AAC 384J safe to buy?

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