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VOM 241J

1970 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,824 mi
Last recorded51,824 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOM 241J
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,643 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,969 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre low outer tread

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre low outer tread

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,282 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,819 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)

very good condition for year just a slight leak on the gear box drive seal

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,966 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 47,953 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VOM 241J is a 1970 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOM 241J, 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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What year was VOM 241J registered?

VOM 241J is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 10 August 1970.

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