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FOM 268V

1980 Talbot Avenger

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,366 mi
Last recorded12,366 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1980 Talbot Avenger42,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOM 268V
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,734 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FOM 268V is a 1980 Talbot Avenger in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 42,051 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 FOM 268V, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FOM 268V?

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What year was FOM 268V registered?

FOM 268V is a 1980 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is FOM 268V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOM 268V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOM 268V have outstanding finance?

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