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HOF 51L

1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,765 mi
Last recorded51,765 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe46,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOF 51L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,336 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,310 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,922 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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HOF 51L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,338 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 HOF 51L, 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 53 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 HOF 51L registered?

HOF 51L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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