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RPR 297K

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,205 mi
Last recorded70,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 297K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,145 miles

Battery insecure

both front king pin slight play

n/s rack gaiter oil mist

rear window catch faulty

Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear window catch faulty

steering rack gaiter oil mist

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,820 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

slight play in king pins

tyres cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,512 miles

nearside front & offside rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,022 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 64,312 miles

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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RPR 297K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPR 297K, 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 RPR 297K registered?

RPR 297K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is RPR 297K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 297K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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