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OHP 209M

1973 Hillman Imp Super

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,497 mi
Last recorded74,497 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Super60,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHP 209M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,497 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,497 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,177 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,158 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,926 miles

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

different size profile tyres on front and rear

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,596 miles

Cannot properly assess brake pipes on body due to underseal.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Cannot properly assess brake pipes on body due to underseal.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 72,574 miles

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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OHP 209M is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OHP 209M, 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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OHP 209M is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 7 August 1973.

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