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VJT 508

1963 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Grey Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1963 Hillman Imp Deluxe48,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJT 508
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,130 miles

Fuel filler pipe badly perished

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged not down to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,995 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe badly perished not leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,803 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,394 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,788 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 46,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 45,904 miles

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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VJT 508 is a 1963 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Grey with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1963 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 48,180 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 VJT 508, 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 63 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJT 508 is a 1963 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 November 1963.

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