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TCM 424L

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCM 424L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,135 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion at rear underside

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,260 miles

155/80r12

score on windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,959 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,741 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,640 miles

Engine smoky

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,691 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished

Offside rear an d both front tyres worn to legal limit

Play in b oth fron t wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,562 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,721 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in n/s rear hub

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,135 miles

battery light is on but dim

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,364 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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TCM 424L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TCM 424L, 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 TCM 424L registered?

TCM 424L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is TCM 424L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCM 424L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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