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KHW 498P

1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,223 mi
Last recorded34,223 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe49,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHW 498P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,261 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some rear brake inbalance noted

Fail 9 Jul 2008 27,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,799 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 26,798 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,210 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 26,207 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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KHW 498P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 49,116 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 KHW 498P, 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 50 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KHW 498P registered?

KHW 498P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 19 January 1976.

Is KHW 498P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHW 498P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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