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357 BDD

1972 Talbot Avenger

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Talbot Avenger46,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration357 BDD
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 46,651 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

How Reliable is the Talbot Avenger?

Based on 830 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
477
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
brake recording little or no effort 24
Steering rack gaiter split 23
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357 BDD is a 1972 Talbot Avenger in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 Talbot Avenger fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 357 BDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 54 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 357 BDD registered?

357 BDD is a 1972 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is 357 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 357 BDD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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