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COT 313C

1965 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,658 mi
Last recorded77,658 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1965 Hillman Imp39,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 313C
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 77,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 77,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle heavily modified

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,498 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle heavily modified

body work and under body corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2017 77,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle heavily modified

body work and under body corrosion

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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COT 313C is a 1965 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 COT 313C, 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 61 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COT 313C registered?

COT 313C is a 1965 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 September 1965.

Is COT 313C safe to buy?

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