MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,626 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
os rear os front ns rear tyres sidewalls
Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
rear brake pipe runs above handbrake cable yoke, yoke could rub on pipe.
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
BRAKES BINDING N/S/F AND O /S/F
DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING WORN N/S/R
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Screen washer pump lazy
Slight play noticed in rear kingpin.
How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?
Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YCE 378L is a 1973 Hillman Imp in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YCE 378L, 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 YCE 378L registered?
YCE 378L is a 1973 Hillman Imp, first registered on 12 June 1973.
Is YCE 378L safe to buy?
The MOT history for YCE 378L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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