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GHU 611B

1964 Hillman Imp

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,257 mi
Last recorded10,257 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1964 Hillman Imp52,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 611B
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,257 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 1,165 miles

slight noise from n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2008 1,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise from n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,112 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 84,665 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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GHU 611B is a 1964 Hillman Imp in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHU 611B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHU 611B registered?

GHU 611B is a 1964 Hillman Imp, first registered on 25 November 1964.

Is GHU 611B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHU 611B shows 8 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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