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OMU 668K

1972 Hillman Imp Super

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,820 mi
Last recorded1,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp Super58,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMU 668K
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 1,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2015 1,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2012 394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OMU 668K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMU 668K, 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.

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What year was OMU 668K registered?

OMU 668K is a 1972 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is OMU 668K safe to buy?

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