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VRK 128M

1974 Hillman Imp Super

Yellow Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1974 Hillman Imp Super47,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRK 128M
MakeHillman
ModelImp Super
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,235 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 77,977 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

slight wear in nearside front lower kingpin

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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VRK 128M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super in Yellow with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRK 128M, 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 VRK 128M registered?

VRK 128M is a 1974 Hillman Imp Super, first registered on 20 May 1974.

Is VRK 128M safe to buy?

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