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HUR 42C

1965 Hillman Imp

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,671 mi
Last recorded9,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1965 Hillman Imp39,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUR 42C
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 9,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 7,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 3,140 miles

slight play in kingpin offside

vehicle undersealed.

Pass 14 May 2019 96,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 88,002 miles

Extensively rebuilt vehicle

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to bush N/S on end of track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 88,002 miles

Extensively rebuilt vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to bush N/S on end of track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 80,763 miles

slight king pin

welded heavily underneath.

Pass 6 May 2016 73,483 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear quarter corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,020 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 62,919 miles

Both front wheel bearings becoming a little noisey when rotated (benefit of doubt given to customer).

Both sill lower edges starting to need re welding (benefit of doubt given to customer)

O/S rear spring cup/ inner arch plate may need redoing in the future.

Pass 9 May 2013 56,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 56,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,427 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,780 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)

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,365 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 46,362 miles

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 Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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HUR 42C is a 1965 Hillman Imp in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HUR 42C, 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.

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What year was HUR 42C registered?

HUR 42C is a 1965 Hillman Imp, first registered on 20 May 1965.

Is HUR 42C safe to buy?

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