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FPN 518L

1972 Talbot Avenger

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

60,939 mi
Last recorded60,939 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Talbot Avenger46,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPN 518L
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 60,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,837 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 60,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,718 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 60,718 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 60,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,547 miles

cracks in n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,035 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,000 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,917 miles

offside front strut leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2012 59,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front strut leaking

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 58,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,456 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,716 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres and o/s/f in very poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,725 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 54,725 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

alternator siezed fan belt missing

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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FPN 518L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FPN 518L, 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 FPN 518L registered?

FPN 518L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is FPN 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPN 518L shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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