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LFP 681P

1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,884 mi
Last recorded63,884 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFP 681P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres cracking around side walls

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,537 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside 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 23 Apr 2008 55,834 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 55,834 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,565 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2006 54,559 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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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LFP 681P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LFP 681P, 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.

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LFP 681P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 8 December 1975.

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