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VSU 109

1989 Hillman Minx

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,230 mi
Last recorded19,230 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 109
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,230 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,997 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,997 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 18,912 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 18,905 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 18,730 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 18,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 18,599 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 18,595 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower 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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VSU 109 is a 1989 Hillman Minx in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSU 109, 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 37 years old, this Hillman Minx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VSU 109 is a 1989 Hillman Minx, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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