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EWO 822L

1972 Hillman Imp

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

47,484 mi
Last recorded47,484 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp51,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWO 822L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,484 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,027 miles

steering lock inop

Fail 2 Apr 2015 46,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering lock inop

Fail 13 Mar 2015 45,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,333 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,332 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,733 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 44,728 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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EWO 822L is a 1972 Hillman Imp in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,402 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 EWO 822L, 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 54 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWO 822L?

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What year was EWO 822L registered?

EWO 822L is a 1972 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is EWO 822L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWO 822L shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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