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NPL 649L

1972 Hillman Imp Super

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,046 mi
Last recorded43,046 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 649L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,906 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,906 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Super?

Based on 2,745 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 100
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
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NPL 649L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in White 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 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Super fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPL 649L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Super typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPL 649L registered?

NPL 649L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 20 November 1972.

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