MOT History from tests of petrol HILLMAN MINXs year 1966

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Pass percent:73.13%

(The average a petrol HILLMAN MINX year 1966 passes without issue)

Based on:454 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Rear brake binding	29
Headlamp aim out of alignment	18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
front brake binding both \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s And N/s front Under Sills At Floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid O/s And N/s Rear \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings nut loose on outer joint \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under Sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing \|6.6.5c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INSUFFECIENT WELDING \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INSUFFECIENT WELDING INNER SILL \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Indicator switch missing \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel hose insecure pump to carb \|7.2.1\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure coil to distributor \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol HILLMAN MINXs year 1966

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