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YAU 159K

1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,691 mi
Last recorded42,691 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe47,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAU 159K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 42,663 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cracks in tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2007 42,641 miles

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

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

small cracks in sidewalls of tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,474 miles

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

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

slight play in both front king pins

slightly damp around steering rack gaiter

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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YAU 159K is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 47,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAU 159K, 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 55 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 YAU 159K registered?

YAU 159K is a 1971 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YAU 159K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAU 159K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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