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DEY 443C

1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,921 mi
Last recorded90,921 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe75,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEY 443C
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,921 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,215 miles

all underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2014 86,677 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 86,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,069 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,067 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 82,448 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,294 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 77,292 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx De-luxe?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
brake recording little or no effort 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
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DEY 443C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,132 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 De-luxe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEY 443C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx De-luxe typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 61 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEY 443C registered?

DEY 443C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 24 September 1965.

Is DEY 443C safe to buy?

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