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HBU 15D

1966 Hillman Imp

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,021 mi
Last recorded4,021 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1966 Hillman Imp40,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBU 15D
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 4,021 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 2,648 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 1,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight play in both kingpins

Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,263 miles

slight play in both kingpins

Pass 28 Jun 2007 341 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

play in both kingpins

slight play in steering rack and column

Pass 21 Jun 2006 99,254 miles

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

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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HBU 15D is a 1966 Hillman Imp in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1966 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 40,071 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HBU 15D, 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 60 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBU 15D registered?

HBU 15D is a 1966 Hillman Imp, first registered on 21 April 1966.

Is HBU 15D safe to buy?

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