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XMR 135

1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Blue Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,781 mi
Last recorded82,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe64,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMR 135
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,781 miles

Offside rear tyre inner wall starting to perish.

Slight oil by fuel pump.

Slight roughness in offside front bearing.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 82,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner wall starting to perish.

Slight oil by fuel pump.

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx De-luxe?

Based on 823 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
282
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 37
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
brake recording little or no effort 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
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XMR 135 is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Blue with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,455 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 De-luxe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XMR 135, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx De-luxe typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Hillman Minx De-luxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMR 135 registered?

XMR 135 is a 1961 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 9 January 1961.

Is XMR 135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMR 135 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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