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OBP 328J

1971 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,039 mi
Last recorded52,039 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 328J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 52,039 miles

nearside front bottom chassis rail showing signs of corrosion near suspension mountings

offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2013 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front bottom chassis rail showing signs of corrosion near suspension mountings

offside front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

offside rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

offside rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

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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OBP 328J is a 1971 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 48,443 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 OBP 328J, 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 55 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBP 328J is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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