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FRD 750L

1972 Talbot Avenger

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1972 Talbot Avenger46,981 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRD 750L
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,796 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner wing slightly corroded,but not in prescribed area.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 94,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner wing slightly corroded,but not in prescribed area.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,954 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perishing on outer side wall

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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FRD 750L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FRD 750L, 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 FRD 750L registered?

FRD 750L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is FRD 750L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRD 750L 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.

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