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RSJ 425

1984 Hillman Minx

Red Petrol 1265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,489 mi
Last recorded53,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 425
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,265cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,489 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 53,489 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,617 miles

slight free play in steering system

slight play in n/s/f king pin

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 May 2006 51,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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RSJ 425 is a 1984 Hillman Minx in Red with a 1,265cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSJ 425, 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 42 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RSJ 425 is a 1984 Hillman Minx, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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