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YBP 33L

1972 Hillman Imp

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

367 mi
Last recorded367 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Hillman Imp51,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 33L
MakeHillman
ModelImp
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 367 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 34 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 31 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 15,689 miles

All wheel arches have sharp edges that are taped up.

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

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

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

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

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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YBP 33L is a 1972 Hillman Imp in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBP 33L, 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 YBP 33L registered?

YBP 33L is a 1972 Hillman Imp, first registered on 24 August 1972.

Is YBP 33L safe to buy?

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