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MHN 985P

1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,608 mi
Last recorded33,608 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe49,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHN 985P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MHN 985P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MHN 985P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MHN 985P?

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What year was MHN 985P registered?

MHN 985P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MHN 985P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHN 985P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MHN 985P have outstanding finance?

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