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891 XYD

1964 Hillman Imp

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,271 mi
Last recorded40,271 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1964 Hillman Imp52,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration891 XYD
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 40,271 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 May 2012 40,271 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,271 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer mirrors loose

Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer mirrors loose

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,271 miles

as test no.814984986120 on 03/07/2006

Fail 3 Jul 2006 40,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no.plate light dim

os front tyre very close to inner arch on full lock

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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891 XYD is a 1964 Hillman Imp in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1964 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 52,991 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 891 XYD, 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 62 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 891 XYD registered?

891 XYD is a 1964 Hillman Imp, first registered on 12 June 1964.

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