MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
emmissions very weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
front wheel tracking is showing signs of incorrect adjustment
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?
Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJL 597K is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Turquoise with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 47,027 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 SJL 597K, 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 55 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 SJL 597K registered?
SJL 597K is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 4 October 1971.
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