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BPE 194H

1970 Hillman Imp

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,812 mi
Last recorded16,812 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 194H
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 16,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,711 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 3,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside rear bulk head starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,922 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

offside front track rod end dust cover split

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,619 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,740 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,738 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

carburettors damp

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

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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BPE 194H is a 1970 Hillman Imp in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPE 194H, 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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BPE 194H is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 13 February 1970.

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