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NJT 559J

1970 Hillman Imp

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,650 mi
Last recorded31,650 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 559J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,650 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 31,650 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 31,650 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,650 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2012 31,650 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,934 miles

Oil leak

Speedo not working

Pass 7 Jan 2010 5,934 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Speedo not working

Fail 6 Jan 2010 5,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 5,934 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

speedo not working.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,934 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 5,934 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,934 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 5,934 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2005 3,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 3,172 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61
brake binding 54
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
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NJT 559J is a 1970 Hillman Imp in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 50,832 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJT 559J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJT 559J registered?

NJT 559J is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 25 August 1970.

Is NJT 559J safe to buy?

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