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FAF 311L

1972 Hillman Imp Super

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,804 mi
Last recorded46,804 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAF 311L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,804 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 37,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 23,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play n/s front kingpin

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s front kingpin

Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,173 miles

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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FAF 311L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,441 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 Super fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAF 311L, 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 54 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 FAF 311L registered?

FAF 311L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is FAF 311L safe to buy?

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