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XBY 38M

1973 Hillman Imp

Purple Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp48,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 38M
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,569 miles

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.

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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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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