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KYD 861K

1972 Hillman Imp Super

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,814 mi
Last recorded42,814 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 861K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,814 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 42,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,813 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness

vehicle heavily undersealed

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2017 41,813 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness

vehicle heavily undersealed

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,799 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NOISEY (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,134 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,120 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,758 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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KYD 861K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 58,441 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 KYD 861K, 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 54 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 KYD 861K registered?

KYD 861K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 9 June 1972.

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