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FYN 188J

1971 Hillman Imp

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,796 mi
Last recorded42,796 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 188J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 33,926 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,835 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 33,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FYN 188J is a 1971 Hillman Imp in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 48,443 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYN 188J, 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 55 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYN 188J registered?

FYN 188J is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FYN 188J safe to buy?

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