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MPP 230P

1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,653 mi
Last recorded52,653 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPP 230P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 52,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,644 miles

rear brakes slightly stiff

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in both front king pins

Fail 17 Apr 2007 52,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

back of o/s wheel arch rotted away

n/s sill has rust holes at the front

o/s sill has rust hole front to half way up

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,500 miles

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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MPP 230P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MPP 230P, 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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What year was MPP 230P registered?

MPP 230P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 15 December 1975.

Is MPP 230P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPP 230P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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