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PGH 699L

1973 Hillman Imp

Orange Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,764 mi
Last recorded84,764 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp48,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 699L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 84,764 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 84,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 78,568 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,827 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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PGH 699L is a 1973 Hillman Imp in Orange with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 48,020 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 PGH 699L, 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 53 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGH 699L registered?

PGH 699L is a 1973 Hillman Imp, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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