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AVK 556V

1979 Talbot Avenger

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,425 mi
Last recorded42,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Talbot Avenger56,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 556V
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1979
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 42,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 42,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,509 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,536 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 40,536 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,398 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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AVK 556V is a 1979 Talbot Avenger in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 56,158 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 AVK 556V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVK 556V registered?

AVK 556V is a 1979 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is AVK 556V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVK 556V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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