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YLJ 186

1959 Hillman Minx De-luxe

Red Petrol 1494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 186
MakeHillman
ModelMinx De-luxe
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,494cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 May 2022 79,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2012 63,310 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,151 miles

some noise from front wheel bearings

some play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2009 58,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some noise from front wheelbearings

some play in front wheelbearings

Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,080 miles

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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YLJ 186 is a 1959 Hillman Minx De-luxe in Red with a 1,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLJ 186, 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 67 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 YLJ 186 registered?

YLJ 186 is a 1959 Hillman Minx De-luxe, first registered on 5 March 1959.

Is YLJ 186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLJ 186 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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