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FVB 482D

1966 Talbot Minx

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,806 mi
Last recorded3,806 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1966 Talbot Minx45,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVB 482D
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 3,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,369 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Minx?

Based on 838 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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FVB 482D is a 1966 Talbot Minx in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,829 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 Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVB 482D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 60 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FVB 482D registered?

FVB 482D is a 1966 Talbot Minx, first registered on 1 August 1966.

Is FVB 482D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVB 482D shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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