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MAE 68L

1972 Hillman Imp

Green Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,960 mi
Last recorded79,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp51,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 68L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,958 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Battery insecure

Slight play in both king pins

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,540 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61
brake binding 54
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
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MAE 68L is a 1972 Hillman Imp in Green with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,402 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAE 68L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MAE 68L registered?

MAE 68L is a 1972 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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