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JOU 747L

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,002 mi
Last recorded36,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOU 747L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 36,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 35,929 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,794 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 35,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 35,370 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear (3.1.6b)

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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JOU 747L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 54,328 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 Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOU 747L, 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 54 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of JOU 747L?

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What year was JOU 747L registered?

JOU 747L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 31 October 1972.

Is JOU 747L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOU 747L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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