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HJG 713L

1973 Hillman Imp Super

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Super60,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJG 713L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,785 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 86,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,369 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,320 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,312 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 82,448 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 82,409 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 May 2010 79,175 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 79,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

n/s/r side light lens missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,064 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Jun 2008 76,007 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,740 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 70,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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HJG 713L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,948 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 HJG 713L, 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 53 years old, this Hillman Imp Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJG 713L is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 13 June 1973.

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