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HLH 990C

1965 Hillman Imp

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1965 Hillman Imp39,872 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 990C
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 175 miles

nearside and offside kingpins slight lift

Fail 2 Jun 2014 175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside kingpins slight lift

Pass 6 Sep 2013 142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010

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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HLH 990C is a 1965 Hillman Imp in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 HLH 990C, 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 61 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 HLH 990C registered?

HLH 990C is a 1965 Hillman Imp, first registered on 20 July 1965.

Is HLH 990C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLH 990C 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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