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VLJ 920J

1971 Hillman Imp Super

Turquoise Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,533 mi
Last recorded40,533 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp Super45,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 920J
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,439 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,169 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 40,169 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,050 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,668 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 39,668 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,427 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,511 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Super?

Based on 2,745 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 100
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
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VLJ 920J is a 1971 Hillman Imp Super in Turquoise with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 45,048 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 Super fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLJ 920J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Super typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLJ 920J registered?

VLJ 920J is a 1971 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is VLJ 920J safe to buy?

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