MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder to front T-Piece (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Limited reserve travel on handbrake.
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At T joint (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight lift in both front kingpins
wipers poor clearing
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear n/s wheel bearing not tested
slight lift in both front kingpins
wipers poor clearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
indicator flash rate. washers require pumping.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?
Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHX 491L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 54,328 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 NHX 491L, 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 54 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was NHX 491L registered?
NHX 491L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 15 November 1972.
Is NHX 491L safe to buy?
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