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BTT 72L

1973 Hillman Imp Super

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,504 mi
Last recorded54,504 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Super60,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 72L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 54,504 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,126 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside output flange.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2006 53,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside output flange.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Super?

Based on 2,745 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 100
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 97
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 56
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BTT 72L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Super fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BTT 72L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Super typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTT 72L registered?

BTT 72L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is BTT 72L safe to buy?

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