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JJV 22P

1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,403 mi
Last recorded55,403 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJV 22P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,403 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 55,403 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking carburettor (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,401 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 55,392 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 55,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,093 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,092 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,822 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 54,882 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 10 Jul 2007 54,625 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JJV 22P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,852 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJV 22P, 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 51 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 JJV 22P registered?

JJV 22P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 16 October 1975.

Is JJV 22P safe to buy?

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