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PNE 773J

1970 Hillman Imp

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,295 mi
Last recorded94,295 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNE 773J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Feb 2009 92,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s trackrod end gaiter split

Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s trackrod end gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2008 91,701 miles

o/s sill slightly corroded (not in prescribed area)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 91,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s sill slightly corroded (not in prescribed area)

Pass 14 May 2007 85,053 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 85,053 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 75,878 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2006 75,878 miles

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PNE 773J is a 1970 Hillman Imp in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PNE 773J, 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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PNE 773J is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 October 1970.

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