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ADC 993A

1963 Hillman Super Minx

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,548 mi
Last recorded13,548 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1963 Hillman Super Minx48,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 993A
MakeHillman
ModelSuper Minx
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 15,962 miles

All front inner wishbone bushes showing perishing

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

Main beam telltale not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in rear prop u/j

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 15,952 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure System (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All front inner wishbone bushes showing perishing

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

Main beam telltale not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear prop u/j

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,941 miles

battery insecure

front suspension corroded

o/s track rod end poor

suspension bushes poor

Fail 4 Oct 2007 15,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

all front suspension bushes in poor condition

battery insecure

front suspension assy. generally rusted

n/s/f brake hose close to rubbing on suspension on full lock

o/s and n/s inner sills in poor condition †center of chassis in poor condition

o/s outer track rod end in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,629 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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ADC 993A is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ADC 993A, 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 ADC 993A registered?

ADC 993A is a 1963 Hillman Super Minx, first registered on 20 June 1963.

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