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DDD 127

1938 Hillman Minx

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,533 mi
Last recorded10,533 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1938 Hillman Minx16,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 127
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1938
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 10,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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DDD 127 is a 1938 Hillman Minx in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1938 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 DDD 127, 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 88 years old, this Hillman Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDD 127 registered?

DDD 127 is a 1938 Hillman Minx, first registered on 14 September 1938.

Is DDD 127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDD 127 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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