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XKP 773J

1971 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,864 mi
Last recorded93,864 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKP 773J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,864 miles

Oil leak ()

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,243 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in offside front tronion bushes

Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,243 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in offside front tronion bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 91,276 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front to rear floors to sills corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,060 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 85,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 74,679 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,691 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 71,691 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,327 miles

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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XKP 773J is a 1971 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKP 773J, 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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XKP 773J is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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