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JST 548P

1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Maroon Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,831 mi
Last recorded6,831 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJST 548P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1975
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 6,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 6,831 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 6,831 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 6,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6,830 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 6,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 6,830 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 6,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear drive shaft flexible coupling deteriorated and split

offside rear drive shaft flexible coupling deteriorated and split. †

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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JST 548P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Maroon with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,852 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 JST 548P, 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 51 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JST 548P is a 1975 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 16 October 1975.

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