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HGN 473N

1975 Hillman Imp Super

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,178 mi
Last recorded59,178 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1975 Hillman Imp Super38,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGN 473N
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,963 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,022 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,022 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering rack gator has slight leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 61,022 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,304 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,738 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,738 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,273 miles

engine smokey rear brake hose furrels rusty front brake hose furrels rusty slight play in off side front kings outer sills rusty indicator stalk slightly insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,158 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 51,157 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007
Fail 21 Feb 2007

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,928 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 50,928 miles

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

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

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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HGN 473N is a 1975 Hillman Imp Super in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1975 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,348 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 HGN 473N, 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 51 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 HGN 473N registered?

HGN 473N is a 1975 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 12 March 1975.

Is HGN 473N safe to buy?

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