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FGJ 890C

1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Grey Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe75,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 890C
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,154 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,001 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 79,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,891 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,359 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 78,744 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 77,139 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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FGJ 890C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Grey with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGJ 890C, 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 FGJ 890C registered?

FGJ 890C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 1 July 1965.

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The MOT history for FGJ 890C shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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