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CBP 414L

1973 Hillman Imp

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,023 mi
Last recorded61,023 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp48,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBP 414L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,023 miles

Engine oil leaks

Slight play in nearside king pin

slight difference in front braking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly low travel

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front lower panel slightly corroded

windscreen washers require adjustment

Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,724 miles

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)

front tyres are a different size to the rears

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,721 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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)

front tyres are a different size to the rears

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,424 miles

o/s/f track rod end slight play

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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CBP 414L is a 1973 Hillman Imp in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CBP 414L, 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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CBP 414L is a 1973 Hillman Imp, first registered on 7 February 1973.

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