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BNM 511L

1973 Hillman Avenger

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,299 mi
Last recorded56,299 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1973 Hillman Avenger66,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNM 511L
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,299 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wing rusted

rear arches rusted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

offside front wing rusted

rear arches rusted

Pass 19 May 2009 54,924 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,617 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 51,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,176 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/f chassis and outrigger corroded

How Reliable is the Hillman Avenger?

Based on 662 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
534
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired 14
Headlamp aim too high 12
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BNM 511L is a 1973 Hillman Avenger in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 66,834 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 Avenger fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNM 511L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNM 511L is a 1973 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 3 April 1973.

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