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FUR 535K

1972 Hillman Imp Super

Purple Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,055 mi
Last recorded59,055 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUR 535K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 59,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn rubber (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front king pins (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both front trunions.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,920 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,890 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damp

Fail 4 Mar 2010 68,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front seat not locking down

near side front wheel bearing slightly noisy

steering is stiff

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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FUR 535K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in Purple with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FUR 535K, 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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FUR 535K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 4 July 1972.

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