MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight freeplay in both offside wheelbearings, front and rear
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s kingpin lift --shim
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s kingpin lift --shim
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?
Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
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KSN 285L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 KSN 285L, 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.
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What year was KSN 285L registered?
KSN 285L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 6 July 1973.
Is KSN 285L safe to buy?
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