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WAS 998

2009 Hillman Imp

Red Petrol 930cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,851 mi
Last recorded91,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 998
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine930cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,851 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,851 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,302 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,849 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WAS 998 is a 2009 Hillman Imp in Red with a 930cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WAS 998, 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 17 years old, this Hillman Imp is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WAS 998 registered?

WAS 998 is a 2009 Hillman Imp, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is WAS 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 998 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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