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AYA 976H

1970 Hillman Imp

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 976H
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 78,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,173 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 78,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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AYA 976H is a 1970 Hillman Imp in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 50,832 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 AYA 976H, 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 56 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYA 976H registered?

AYA 976H is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 12 May 1970.

Is AYA 976H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYA 976H shows 6 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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