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LYD 525L

1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,115 mi
Last recorded56,115 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe54,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 525L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,813 miles

ADV WASHERS / HORN IRRATIC

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,849 miles

STEERING WHEEL CLOSE TO DASH

Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,044 miles

HORN IRRATIC

Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 45,890 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
brake binding 39
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30
Stop lamp not working 23
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LYD 525L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 54,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYD 525L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYD 525L registered?

LYD 525L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is LYD 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYD 525L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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