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BXE 166

1997 Hillman Minx

Black Petrol 1185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,693 mi
Last recorded1,693 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXE 166
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,185cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 1,693 miles

Both offside and nearside headlight beam images poor.

Nearside Rear Spring leaf clamp loose.

Offside Front Spring leaf clamp loose.

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

Offside Rear Spring leaf clamp loose.

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 1,693 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Both offside and nearside headlight beam images poor.

Nearside Rear Spring leaf clamp loose.

Offside Front Spring leaf clamp loose.

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Spring leaf clamp loose.

Signs of axle oil leaking from offside and nearside rear back plates.

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 1,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 928 miles

rear shock absorber link bushes deteriorating

slight play in propshaft u/j joints

Pass 27 May 2009 626 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,788 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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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BXE 166 is a 1997 Hillman Minx in Black with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BXE 166, 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 29 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BXE 166 is a 1997 Hillman Minx, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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