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NVV 964M

1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Turquoise Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,984 mi
Last recorded51,984 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe50,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVV 964M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1974
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,984 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,484 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,478 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,620 miles

slight lift in o/s and n/s front king pins

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,416 miles

left kingpin slight play

left/right front wheel rims slight wobble

left/right outer track rod ends slight play

rear wheel bearings slight play

right king pin slight lift and play

sidelight operation

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jul 2012 49,416 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

left kingpin slight play

left/right front wheel rims slight wobble

left/right outer track rod ends slight play

rear wheel bearings slight play

right king pin slight lift and play

sidelight operation

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,837 miles

lefrt/right track rod ends slight play

left front king pin play

left rear hub play

slight buckle in right front wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

lefrt/right track rod ends slight play

left front king pin play

left rear hub play

slight buckle in right front wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,017 miles

left rear wheel bearing play

left/right front wheel rims wobble

right handbrake split pin corroded

right king pin lift

washer switch security

Fail 9 Aug 2010 48,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

left rear wheel bearing play

left/right front wheel rims wobble

right handbrake split pin corroded

right king pin lift

washer switch security

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,645 miles

Front bumper insecure

advisory offside rear drive shaft outer u/j worn.advise renewal.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

advisory offside rear drive shaft outer u/j worn.advise renewal.

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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NVV 964M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Turquoise with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 50,471 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVV 964M, 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 52 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NVV 964M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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