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GCV 299D

1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe56,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 299D
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,592 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,588 miles

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 85,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

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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GCV 299D is a 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 56,484 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 GCV 299D, 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 60 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 GCV 299D registered?

GCV 299D is a 1966 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 6 June 1966.

Is GCV 299D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCV 299D 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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