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GPE 222J

1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,792 mi
Last recorded71,792 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe47,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 222J
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 71,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,144 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

advise:-slight play noted in streering rack inner joints.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,246 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 68,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,246 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 64,244 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,532 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,719 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
brake binding 39
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30
Stop lamp not working 23
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GPE 222J is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 47,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPE 222J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPE 222J registered?

GPE 222J is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 21 July 1971.

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