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GPB 459N

1974 Hillman Imp Super

Gold Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,880 mi
Last recorded1,880 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Super47,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 459N
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 1,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bonnet edge corroded.

Vehicle heavily undersealed full assessment of possible corrosion restricted.

Fail 23 Oct 2019 18,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly (top)

Fail 3 Sep 2019 1,859 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability king pin and bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 May 2015 1,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 644 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 623 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight movement in both front king pins

Fail 4 May 2011 2,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight movement in both front king pins

Pass 8 Jun 2010 129 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in lower edge of o/s/f wing

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in n/s/f hub bearings

Pass 20 May 2009 99,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

drivers seat belt frayed on the edges

play and lift in nearside and offside king pins,strongly advise lubrication to these items

play in top steering column bush/bearing

temporary repair made to corroded wheel arches

welding repairs to nearside and offside rear floors

Fail 16 May 2009 99,439 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

drivers seat belt frayed on the edges

play and lift in nearside and offside king pins,strongly advise lubrication to these items

play in top steering column bush/bearing

temporary repair made to corroded wheel arches

welding repairs to nearside and offside rear floors

Pass 22 May 2008 97,763 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside rear lower sill starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brakes noisy

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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GPB 459N is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super in Gold with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,568 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 GPB 459N, 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 52 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GPB 459N is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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