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ACE 518B

1964 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1964 Hillman Imp52,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 518B
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,590 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 75,590 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 26 Mar 2009 75,578 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,492 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61
brake binding 54
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
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ACE 518B is a 1964 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 52,991 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 Imp fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACE 518B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 62 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACE 518B registered?

ACE 518B is a 1964 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 April 1964.

Is ACE 518B safe to buy?

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