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UBO 483J

1970 Hillman Imp Super

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1970 Hillman Imp Super37,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBO 483J
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,769 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,111 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 65,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,616 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 65,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,460 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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UBO 483J is a 1970 Hillman Imp Super in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Imp Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 37,004 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 UBO 483J, 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 56 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 UBO 483J registered?

UBO 483J is a 1970 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 15 October 1970.

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