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HDU 957L

1971 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,443 mi
Last recorded48,443 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 957L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,443 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 46,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,935 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,930 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,187 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 39,187 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 36,426 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,058 miles

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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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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HDU 957L is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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