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PHA 141M

1974 Hillman Imp Super

Brown Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,549 mi
Last recorded36,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Super47,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHA 141M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 36,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 36,504 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,227 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 36,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roadspring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 35,835 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 35,802 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,798 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 35,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres starting to crack

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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PHA 141M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super in Brown with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,568 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 PHA 141M, 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 52 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 PHA 141M registered?

PHA 141M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 15 February 1974.

Is PHA 141M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHA 141M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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