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MNU 139J

1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,860 mi
Last recorded7,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe47,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNU 139J
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 7,860 miles

tracking could be out slight play in n/side king pin n/side front tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Jul 2016 7,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load insecure (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking could be out slight play in n/side king pin n/side front tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,617 miles

no rear seatbelts fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,610 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no rear seatbelts fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,228 miles

no rear seats fitted no seat belts

Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

no rear seats fitted no seat belts

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,509 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 44,537 miles

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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MNU 139J is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Purple with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 47,027 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 MNU 139J, 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 55 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MNU 139J is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 18 January 1971.

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