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AOC 812K

1971 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,774 mi
Last recorded56,774 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOC 812K
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2011 56,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,833 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 55,833 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight corrosion on N/S floor pan [not in perscribed area]

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,833 miles

slight corrosion on N/S floor pan [not in perscribed area]

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,832 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,153 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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AOC 812K is a 1971 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 48,443 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 AOC 812K, 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 55 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOC 812K registered?

AOC 812K is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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