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BBL 585J

1971 Hillman Husky

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,832 mi
Last recorded68,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBL 585J
MakeHillman
ModelHusky
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,546 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank filler neck pipe perished

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,517 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank filler neck pipe perished

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,712 miles

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

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,527 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play n/s/f king pin

very slight underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2007 67,358 miles

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

very slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2006 66,324 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Husky?

Based on 724 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
brake binding 16
parking brake recording little or no effort 15
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BBL 585J is a 1971 Hillman Husky in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

The most common reason a Hillman Husky fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBL 585J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Husky typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Hillman Husky is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBL 585J registered?

BBL 585J is a 1971 Hillman Husky, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BBL 585J safe to buy?

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