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JAF 951L

1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,431 mi
Last recorded80,431 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe46,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAF 951L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 80,431 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 79,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 May 2015 78,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,411 miles

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

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

slight wear in steeringrack slight wear bothside king pins

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
brake binding 39
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30
Stop lamp not working 23
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JAF 951L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAF 951L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAF 951L registered?

JAF 951L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is JAF 951L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAF 951L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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