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LBH 202L

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Turquoise Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,605 mi
Last recorded69,605 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBH 202L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 69,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 68,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 68,160 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 67,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 67,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 66,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 65,521 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 65,494 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2016 65,098 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 64,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,289 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 64,273 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2013 63,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 63,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 432 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 59,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 58,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 57,638 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,542 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 54,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 52,520 miles

Slight lift n/s/f king pin

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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LBH 202L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Turquoise with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBH 202L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBH 202L?

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What year was LBH 202L registered?

LBH 202L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is LBH 202L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBH 202L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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