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JFO 645

1962 Hillman Minx

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,050 mi
Last recorded59,050 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1962 Hillman Minx56,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 645
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,520 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,872 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 55,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,898 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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JFO 645 is a 1962 Hillman Minx in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1962 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 56,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFO 645, 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 64 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JFO 645 registered?

JFO 645 is a 1962 Hillman Minx, first registered on 20 March 1962.

Is JFO 645 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 645 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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