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NME 938E

1967 Hillman Imp

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,243 mi
Last recorded75,243 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1967 Hillman Imp44,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 938E
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 75,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill into floor pan (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

floor pans around seat mounts both sides corroded

surface corrosion suspension arms front and rear

Fail 10 May 2016 75,243 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill into floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill into floor pan (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

floor pans around seat mounts both sides corroded

surface corrosion suspension arms front and rear

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 75,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,054 miles

all brake pipes rusty

o/s front brake rubbing

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 74,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all brake pipes rusty

offside front brake slight rubbing

Pass 4 Feb 2012 74,951 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all brake pipes rusty

offside front brake slight rubbing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s front brake rubbing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,428 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 73,428 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

cracks in outer walls of both front and o/s/r tyres

lift in nearside kingpin

Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,277 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 73,277 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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NME 938E is a 1967 Hillman Imp in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1967 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 44,301 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 NME 938E, 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 59 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NME 938E registered?

NME 938E is a 1967 Hillman Imp, first registered on 20 June 1967.

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