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OTT 570M

1973 Hillman Imp Super

White Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,739 mi
Last recorded85,739 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Hillman Imp Super60,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 570M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

car under side covered in thick underseal

nearside front floor corroded but outwith 30 cm of stress points

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

car under side covered in thick underseal

nearside front floor corroded but outwith 30 cm of stress points

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,983 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 84,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,048 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 82,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,362 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,498 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,374 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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OTT 570M is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super in White with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTT 570M, 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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What year was OTT 570M registered?

OTT 570M is a 1973 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 16 November 1973.

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