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SDR 310L

1972 Hillman Imp

Gold Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,672 mi
Last recorded96,672 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp51,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDR 310L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 95,588 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 95,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp?

Based on 1,996 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61
brake binding 54
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 51
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
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SDR 310L is a 1972 Hillman Imp in Gold with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Imp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,402 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SDR 310L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this Hillman Imp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDR 310L registered?

SDR 310L is a 1972 Hillman Imp, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is SDR 310L safe to buy?

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