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JAC 970L

1972 Talbot Avenger

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,101 mi
Last recorded69,101 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Talbot Avenger46,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAC 970L
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,063 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,883 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 62,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,464 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,462 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,178 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,626 miles

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

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

movement in lower steering column bush

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,875 miles

movement in lower column bush

Fail 12 Apr 2006 55,858 miles

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

movement in lower column bush

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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JAC 970L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JAC 970L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAC 970L registered?

JAC 970L is a 1972 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is JAC 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAC 970L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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