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HWU 696J

1971 Hillman Imp

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,609 mi
Last recorded49,609 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWU 696J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear service brake effort very low close to fail limit

Pass 31 May 2013 39,751 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 28,595 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2006 28,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

coolant leaking engine compartment

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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HWU 696J is a 1971 Hillman Imp in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWU 696J, 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

How do I check the history of HWU 696J?

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What year was HWU 696J registered?

HWU 696J is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 8 February 1971.

Is HWU 696J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWU 696J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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