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VTB 996M

1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,090 mi
Last recorded8,090 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe50,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTB 996M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2023 8,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 8,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 8,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 3,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 2,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear driveshaft rubber donut splitting

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear driveshaft rubber donut splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,429 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear rubber doughnut perished

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear drive shaft doughnuts perished

slight play in both side front king pins

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,043 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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VTB 996M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTB 996M, 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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What year was VTB 996M registered?

VTB 996M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 June 1974.

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