MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Auxilary drive belt missing( battery light on )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under bonnet covers not allowing full inspection of componants
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Auxilary drive belt missing( battery light on )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under bonnet covers not allowing full inspection of componants
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?
Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HDU 957L is a 1971 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 HDU 957L, 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.
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What year was HDU 957L registered?
HDU 957L is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is HDU 957L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HDU 957L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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