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CWP 483H

1970 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,801 mi
Last recorded52,801 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWP 483H
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,439 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 52,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CWP 483H is a 1970 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWP 483H, 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 CWP 483H registered?

CWP 483H is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 25 June 1970.

Is CWP 483H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWP 483H shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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