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XFX 914M

1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe50,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 914M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 57,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,939 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion At wheelarch. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Chrome trim on wing insecure. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion At wheelarch. (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 52,651 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Inside vehicle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking At metal pipe to rear wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,355 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 47,939 miles

washers working but poor

Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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XFX 914M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 50,471 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 XFX 914M, 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 52 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XFX 914M registered?

XFX 914M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 7 February 1974.

Is XFX 914M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFX 914M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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