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EOE 899C

1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,084 mi
Last recorded55,084 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOE 899C
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,528 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,526 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,081 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,235 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,899 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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EOE 899C is a 1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 53,530 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 EOE 899C, 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 61 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EOE 899C?

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What year was EOE 899C registered?

EOE 899C is a 1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 13 October 1965.

Is EOE 899C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOE 899C shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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