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TPD 448M

1973 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,751 mi
Last recorded16,751 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp48,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPD 448M
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,751 miles

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

nearside front indicator output slightly dim

nearside rear foot brake reading slightly low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,586 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 16,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front and rear number plates faded slightly

nearside front door and wing corroded/holed

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

rear valance corroded

slight damage to offside front outer sill

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,428 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 16,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,093 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

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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TPD 448M is a 1973 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPD 448M, 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 TPD 448M registered?

TPD 448M is a 1973 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TPD 448M safe to buy?

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