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YMP 577

1971 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,892 mi
Last recorded42,892 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp48,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMP 577
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 42,892 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,285 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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YMP 577 is a 1971 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YMP 577, 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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What year was YMP 577 registered?

YMP 577 is a 1971 Hillman Imp, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is YMP 577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMP 577 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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