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VVV 623L

1972 Hillman Imp

Blue Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,465 mi
Last recorded35,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp51,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 623L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,465 miles

slight play in both front king pins

slight signs of fuel leak from carb area

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chassis to floor pan corroding

o/s mirror missing

Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chassis to floor pan corroding

o/s mirror missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,408 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 30,408 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,588 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wear in kingpins

Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,964 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 26,911 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

lift in n/s/f trunion

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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VVV 623L is a 1972 Hillman Imp in Blue with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VVV 623L, 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.

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What year was VVV 623L registered?

VVV 623L is a 1972 Hillman Imp, first registered on 5 December 1972.

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