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OLP 889L

1972 Hillman Imp Super

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,838 mi
Last recorded22,838 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLP 889L
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 12 Aug 2011 22,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,369 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,972 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 21,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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)

n/s front brake rubbing

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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OLP 889L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in White 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 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 OLP 889L, 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 OLP 889L registered?

OLP 889L is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is OLP 889L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLP 889L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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