MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?
Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XKP 196A is a 1963 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 1cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1963 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 38,707 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 XKP 196A, 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 63 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XKP 196A registered?
XKP 196A is a 1963 Hillman Imp, first registered on 4 November 1963.
Is XKP 196A safe to buy?
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