MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?
Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PGH 699L safe to buy?
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