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ODE 28G

1968 Hillman Imp Super

Gold Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1968 Hillman Imp Super51,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 28G
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1968
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 78,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,014 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,765 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 64,764 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,427 miles

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

nearside outer sill has been spot welded on lower edge. I believe this to have had a full sill replacement as per original spec.

some play in top column bus

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,754 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,427 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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ODE 28G is a 1968 Hillman Imp Super in Gold with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1968 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,427 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 ODE 28G, 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 58 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 ODE 28G registered?

ODE 28G is a 1968 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 21 August 1968.

Is ODE 28G safe to buy?

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