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NHX 491L

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,490 mi
Last recorded49,490 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHX 491L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,490 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,148 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder to front T-Piece (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Limited reserve travel on handbrake.

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,271 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 48,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,981 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At T joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,689 miles

slight lift in both front kingpins

wipers poor clearing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,688 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear n/s wheel bearing not tested

slight lift in both front kingpins

wipers poor clearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,612 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,431 miles

indicator flash rate. washers require pumping.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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NHX 491L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NHX 491L, 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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NHX 491L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 15 November 1972.

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