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WVE 691

1960 Hillman Minx

Grey Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,084 mi
Last recorded70,084 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1960 Hillman Minx48,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 691
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 70,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside not working (3.7.C.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

front brakes appear to be binding after test

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

underside heavily greased

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,759 miles

vehicle underside heavily greased

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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WVE 691 is a 1960 Hillman Minx in Grey with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 48,206 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 Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVE 691, 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 66 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WVE 691 registered?

WVE 691 is a 1960 Hillman Minx, first registered on 5 August 1960.

Is WVE 691 safe to buy?

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