MOT Status
Mileage
68,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
near side rear drive shaft coupling deteriorating
off side rear drive shaft coupling deteriorating
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?
Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBY 38M is a 1973 Hillman Imp in Purple with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1973 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 48,020 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 XBY 38M, 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 53 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XBY 38M registered?
XBY 38M is a 1973 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 January 1973.
Is XBY 38M safe to buy?
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