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HYE 611K

1971 Talbot Avenger

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

621 mi
Last recorded621 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYE 611K
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 621 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 621 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 615 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,562 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,489 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 96,382 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills sand lower door sills slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,571 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,101 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 72,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,738 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil weepage from n/s/r half shaft

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,665 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,085 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 85,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise - n/s rack gaitor twisted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 83,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,317 miles

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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HYE 611K is a 1971 Talbot Avenger in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HYE 611K, 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 55 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HYE 611K is a 1971 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 17 December 1971.

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