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KSH 480P

1976 Hillman Imp Super

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

31,966 mi
Last recorded31,966 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1976 Hillman Imp Super30,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSH 480P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 31,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2017 31,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings bolt loose at rack fixing (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play stub pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

offside rear drive shaft coupling split

Pass 12 May 2016 31,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 31,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,996 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 30,996 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,736 miles

offside and nearside floor areas thinning with corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,249 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brakes just 25%

Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,249 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,763 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,426 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,645 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 28,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KSH 480P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Super in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1976 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 30,249 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 KSH 480P, 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 50 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 KSH 480P registered?

KSH 480P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 10 June 1976.

Is KSH 480P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSH 480P shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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