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APF 162H

1969 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,015 mi
Last recorded16,015 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1969 Hillman Imp53,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPF 162H
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,015 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 16,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,165 miles

Oil leak

front & rear suspension wishbones corroded

slight bind on n/s rear brake

some play in steering column upper mounting assembly

Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Oil leak

front & rear suspension wishbones corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 14,442 miles

battery loose

slight bind on rear brakes

slight imbalance on front brakes

some wear in king pins and bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2013 138,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust noisey

hand brake travel to pass limits

rear drive shaft couplings deteriorated

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2012 12,532 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s front brake effort lower than o/s

rear driveshaft rubber joints starting to split

some play in front suspension kingpin & bush assemblies

some play in n/s rear lower shock absorber mounting bush

Fail 3 Jan 2012 12,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s front brake effort lower than o/s

rear driveshaft rubber joints starting to split

some play in front suspension kingpin & bush assemblies

some play in n/s rear lower shock absorber mounting bush

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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APF 162H is a 1969 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 53,352 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 APF 162H, 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 57 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APF 162H registered?

APF 162H is a 1969 Hillman Imp, first registered on 13 October 1969.

Is APF 162H safe to buy?

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