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ROY 912L

1973 Hillman Imp

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,543 mi
Last recorded49,543 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp48,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 912L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,543 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE play in n/s front wheel bearing

brake pipes at front of vehicle(underneath)getting rusty

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

slight play in o/s & n/s front king pins

Fail 19 Sep 2006 49,515 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

STRONGLY ADVISE play in n/s front wheel bearing

brake pipes at front of vehicle(underneath)getting rusty

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

slight play in o/s & n/s front king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2005 48,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 48,505 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

check front brakes for slight imbalance

rear end of front to rear brake pipe rusty

remaining steel brake pipes getting rusty

slight 'lift' in o/s front king pin

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61
brake binding 54
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
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ROY 912L is a 1973 Hillman Imp in Yellow with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 48,020 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROY 912L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROY 912L registered?

ROY 912L is a 1973 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is ROY 912L safe to buy?

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