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JDU 46E

2004 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,836 mi
Last recorded36,836 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDU 46E
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,738 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,425 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner bush

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner bush

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,465 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 95,407 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 90,065 miles

BOTH O/SIDE & N/SIDE FRONT KING PIN THRUST BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT LIFT †BOTH FRONT TYRE WALLS HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS

Fail 27 Jun 2005 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Both o/side & Nearside front king pin thrust bearings haveslight lift

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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JDU 46E is a 2004 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDU 46E, 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 22 years old, this Hillman Imp is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JDU 46E is a 2004 Hillman Imp, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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