MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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