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PHF 201M

1974 Hillman Imp Super

Gold Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,667 mi
Last recorded69,667 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Super47,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHF 201M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,667 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 69,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear 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.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F AND N/S/F HEADLAMP AIM (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREA HOLED AND CORRODED IN TWO PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREA HOLED AND CORRODED WISHBONE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.7.B.6a)

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Nearside Front CROSSMEMBER HOLED AND CORRODED.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,331 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 14 Aug 2015 63,331 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,642 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,642 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 49,159 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,130 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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PHF 201M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super in Gold with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PHF 201M, 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.

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What year was PHF 201M registered?

PHF 201M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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