MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Small hole in O/S/F sill but not within a prescribed area
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in rear tyre
all tyres showing sighns of perishing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?
Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HNN 597K is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 HNN 597K, 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 HNN 597K registered?
HNN 597K is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is HNN 597K safe to buy?
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