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SYA 61R

1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe49,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 61R
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,740 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under floor tray obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2019 55,609 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,009 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 55,009 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel only one clip ion hand brake on lock out (3.1.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,803 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,477 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 53,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside axle king pin has slight play in pin or bush

Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,388 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,090 miles

Both front king pins have slight play

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,773 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in off rear wheel arch will need attention shortly

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,421 miles

slight corrosion under off side rear wheel arch.

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
brake binding 39
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30
Stop lamp not working 23
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SYA 61R is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 49,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYA 61R, 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 50 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SYA 61R registered?

SYA 61R is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 5 October 1976.

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