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ACA 159L

1972 Talbot Avenger

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,249 mi
Last recorded47,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Talbot Avenger46,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 159L
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,077 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 45,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns front brakes slight bind

rear brakes inbalance

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,424 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,424 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,940 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 41,165 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,264 miles

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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ACA 159L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACA 159L, 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 ACA 159L registered?

ACA 159L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is ACA 159L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACA 159L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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