MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
rear inner tyre walls cracking
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering column top bearing slightly 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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OTB 659K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OTB 659K, 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 OTB 659K registered?
OTB 659K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 18 May 1972.
Is OTB 659K safe to buy?
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