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NMV 131L

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Black Petrol 930cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,624 mi
Last recorded4,624 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMV 131L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine930cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 4,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 4,456 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,210 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 3,739 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 3,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 2,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NMV 131L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Black with a 930cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMV 131L, 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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What year was NMV 131L registered?

NMV 131L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is NMV 131L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMV 131L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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