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CPE 3H

1970 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Maroon Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,545 mi
Last recorded70,545 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 3H
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,545 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 70,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 70,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,879 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
brake binding 39
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30
Stop lamp not working 23
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CPE 3H is a 1970 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Maroon with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 54,976 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPE 3H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPE 3H registered?

CPE 3H is a 1970 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is CPE 3H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 3H shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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