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LHC 272K

1972 Hillman Imp Super

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,062 mi
Last recorded69,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHC 272K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 69,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,983 miles

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

Nearside Front panel corroded

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

Offside Front panel corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 68,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front panel corroded

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

Offside Front panel corroded

Rear fuel line perished

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 11 Jul 2015 68,846 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,652 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,448 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 67,949 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,781 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 66,912 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 66,912 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 66,885 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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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LHC 272K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHC 272K, 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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LHC 272K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is LHC 272K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHC 272K shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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