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DWK 661

1998 Hillman Minx

Red Petrol 1184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,890 mi
Last recorded4,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWK 661
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,890 miles

Centre exhaust mountings split. Secure at time of test.

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

Rear tyre side walls slightly cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2011 3,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 3,442 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 1,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 674 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox rear mounting soft

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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DWK 661 is a 1998 Hillman Minx in Red with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWK 661, 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 28 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DWK 661 registered?

DWK 661 is a 1998 Hillman Minx, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is DWK 661 safe to buy?

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