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AJO 849C

1965 Talbot Minx

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,552 mi
Last recorded53,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1965 Talbot Minx66,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 849C
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 53,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing by bonnet hinges (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured by coil spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner /outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

heavily undersealed floor and suspension area and seatbelt mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,974 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,974 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,634 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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AJO 849C is a 1965 Talbot Minx in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1965 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 66,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJO 849C, 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 61 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJO 849C registered?

AJO 849C is a 1965 Talbot Minx, first registered on 6 April 1965.

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