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GFK 994H

1970 Hillman Imp Super

Gold Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,737 mi
Last recorded51,737 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp Super37,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFK 994H
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,737 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 51,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting panel (sill backing panel) (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

travel at foot brake pedal

Fail 9 Mar 2017 516,993 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,031 miles

engine has a serious oil leak+

Fail 13 Jan 2015 51,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine has a serious oil leak+

Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 49,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake cable deteriorating slightly

Oil leak

Spare tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,221 miles

Major engine oil leak

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,341 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,810 miles

o/s parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Fail 2 Nov 2010 44,808 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Fail 4 Nov 2009 41,968 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,189 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,189 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 38,707 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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GFK 994H is a 1970 Hillman Imp Super in Gold with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 37,004 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 GFK 994H, 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 56 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFK 994H is a 1970 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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