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KKN 705E

1966 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,705 mi
Last recorded32,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1966 Hillman Imp40,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKN 705E
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,327 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,835 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,329 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 13 Aug 2013 30,329 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 31 Mar 2011 30,075 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

both front king pins slight play

front brake pipes corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

small corrosion hole nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 30 Mar 2011 30,075 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front king pins slight play

front brake pipes corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

small corrosion hole nearside front inner wheel arch

Fail 10 Mar 2011 30,070 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

small corrosion hole nearside front inner wheel arch[rear]

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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KKN 705E is a 1966 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1966 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 40,071 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 KKN 705E, 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 60 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KKN 705E is a 1966 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 August 1966.

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