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NPB 646L

1972 Hillman Imp Super

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 646L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,446 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 46,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside floor pan and offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,411 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside floor pan and offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 60,973 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 60,973 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 May 2009

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,823 miles

Evidence of repair to structure n/s/f, although not in a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 56,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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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NPB 646L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NPB 646L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPB 646L registered?

NPB 646L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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