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HWB 316C

1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,464 mi
Last recorded52,464 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe75,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWB 316C
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,338 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,275 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,264 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,825 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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HWB 316C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HWB 316C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HWB 316C registered?

HWB 316C is a 1965 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 2 August 1965.

Is HWB 316C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWB 316C shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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