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NPL 112L

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,431 mi
Last recorded55,431 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 112L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 51,960 miles

no dash lights †welding repairs all over floor ect †chassis no from v5 advise stamp on car †brake test weight 900kg

slight play steering column †slight lift front kingpin

Fail 15 Mar 2006 51,959 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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NPL 112L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NPL 112L, 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 NPL 112L?

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What year was NPL 112L registered?

NPL 112L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is NPL 112L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPL 112L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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