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YYU 656H

1970 Hillman Imp

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,364 mi
Last recorded55,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp50,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYU 656H
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,364 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2018 55,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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YYU 656H is a 1970 Hillman Imp in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 50,832 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 YYU 656H, 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 56 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYU 656H registered?

YYU 656H is a 1970 Hillman Imp, first registered on 9 March 1970.

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