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MCY 223M

1973 Hillman Imp Super

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,785 mi
Last recorded29,785 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Super60,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 223M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,988 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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MCY 223M is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super in Yellow with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Super fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 223M, 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 53 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 MCY 223M registered?

MCY 223M is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is MCY 223M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 223M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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