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GWB 474N

1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,679 mi
Last recorded21,679 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe50,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWB 474N
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,679 miles

Oil leak

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2014 21,450 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 21,439 miles

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

minor oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Oct 2008 21,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,004 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 18,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,003 miles

front/rear suspension components corroded,front floors/inner arches & rear floors have been repaired,front/rear coil springs corroded,headlamps not the same design beam pattern ok.

indicators slow in operation,driveshaft inner rubber couplings perished & splitting,rear exhaust box has been repaired & slight blow,

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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GWB 474N is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 50,471 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWB 474N, 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 52 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GWB 474N is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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