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GRU 859N

1974 Hillman Imp Super

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,765 mi
Last recorded53,765 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Super47,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 859N
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 53,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres heavily perrished

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,903 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,903 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,876 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play rack

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Super?

Based on 2,745 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 100
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
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GRU 859N is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,568 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 Super fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRU 859N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Super typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRU 859N registered?

GRU 859N is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 4 December 1974.

Is GRU 859N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRU 859N 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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