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DGT 675H

1970 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,959 mi
Last recorded84,959 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGT 675H
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,251 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 84,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 83,448 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,785 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,782 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,284 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 81,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,640 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 78,638 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,266 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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DGT 675H is a 1970 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DGT 675H, 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 DGT 675H registered?

DGT 675H is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 29 May 1970.

Is DGT 675H safe to buy?

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