MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Some rear brake inbalance noted
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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