Talbot Avenger Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Talbot Avenger reliable? We analysed 830 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.
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The Talbot Avenger is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Talbot Avenger.
Talbot Avenger Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Talbot Avenger. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Talbot Avenger MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Talbot Avenger to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Talbot Avenger Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Talbot Avenger fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Talbot Avenger Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Talbot Avenger owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Talbot Avenger MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Talbot Avenger year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 119 | 74.8% | 13,390 | 27,814 | 51,000 |
| 1980 | 153 | 71.9% | 29,441 | 42,051 | 62,045 |
| 1979 | 143 | 74.1% | 34,108 | 56,158 | 77,107 |
| 1973 | 131 | 79.4% | 46,731 | 65,234 | 80,751 |
| 1972 | 155 | 81.3% | 27,050 | 46,981 | 62,394 |
How Long Does a Talbot Avenger Last?
Based on 134 Talbot Avenger vehicles on UK roads.
Talbot Avenger Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Talbot Avenger MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Talbot Avenger
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.3% MOT pass rate from 155 tests
71.9% MOT pass rate from 153 tests
The best year to buy a used Talbot Avenger is 1972, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.3% across 155 tests. The 1980 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Talbot Avenger Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Avenger THIS CAR | 77.2% | 830 | 52,500 mi | 54 yrs |
| Talbot Express | 65.4% | 171,025 | 71,000 mi | 41 yrs |
| Talbot Express 1300 D | 67.8% | 18,667 | 70,636 mi | 38 yrs |
| Talbot Express 1300 P | 67% | 17,936 | 63,256 mi | 38 yrs |
| Honda Crf 230 F | 84.4% | 1,471 | 1,342 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Talbot Express (65.4% pass rate) and the Talbot Express 1300 D (67.8% pass rate), the Talbot Avenger outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Talbot Avenger has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.2% across 830 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Talbot Avenger are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (45 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (28), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (24). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Talbot Avenger owner drives around 477 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Talbot Avenger models stay on UK roads for around 54 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.