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OTB 659K

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,928 mi
Last recorded46,928 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTB 659K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,865 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014
Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,776 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,769 miles

rear inner tyre walls cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,763 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,607 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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OTB 659K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTB 659K, 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 OTB 659K registered?

OTB 659K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 18 May 1972.

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