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FTB 289V

1979 Talbot Avenger

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,773 mi
Last recorded35,773 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Talbot Avenger56,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTB 289V
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 35,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,961 miles

Boot floor corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind nearside rear

water ingress offside headlight

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor corroded

water ingress offside headlight

Fail 3 Jul 2015 34,851 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor corroded

water ingress offside headlight

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyre starting to perish

both head light reflectors dull

n/s washer jet partly blocked

vehicle heavily corroded under vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,037 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,992 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 33,984 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,904 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 33,900 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,652 miles

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

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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FTB 289V is a 1979 Talbot Avenger in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FTB 289V, 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.

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What year was FTB 289V registered?

FTB 289V is a 1979 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 25 October 1979.

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