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LAH 961A

1963 Talbot Minx

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,799 mi
Last recorded1,799 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1963 Talbot Minx60,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 961A
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 1,799 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel pipe rusted at rear

Fail 28 Nov 2013 1,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear fuel pipe rusted at rear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,352 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 89,241 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,024 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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LAH 961A is a 1963 Talbot Minx in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 60,132 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 LAH 961A, 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 63 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAH 961A?

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What year was LAH 961A registered?

LAH 961A is a 1963 Talbot Minx, first registered on 14 February 1963.

Is LAH 961A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAH 961A shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAH 961A have outstanding finance?

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