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RRF 157B

1964 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,627 mi
Last recorded59,627 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1964 Hillman Imp Deluxe47,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRF 157B
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 59,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,542 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 58,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,993 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,430 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,429 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 53,026 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 53,026 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,780 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,778 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brakes not tested binding wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2007 51,717 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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RRF 157B is a 1964 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1964 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 47,918 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 RRF 157B, 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 62 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RRF 157B is a 1964 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 16 June 1964.

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