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EUC 554C

1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,023 mi
Last recorded54,023 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUC 554C
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering has a slight oil leak

costmatic paint work all under neath the vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2015 53,555 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 53,550 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel nuts wrong type for steel wheels

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel nuts wrong type for steel wheels

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,357 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,721 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,965 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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EUC 554C is a 1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EUC 554C, 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.

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What year was EUC 554C registered?

EUC 554C is a 1965 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 20 May 1965.

Is EUC 554C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUC 554C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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