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JMM 17W

1980 Talbot Avenger

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,405 mi
Last recorded47,405 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Talbot Avenger42,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMM 17W
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,145 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 46,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JMM 17W is a 1980 Talbot Avenger in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 42,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMM 17W, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMM 17W?

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What year was JMM 17W registered?

JMM 17W is a 1980 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 26 August 1980.

Is JMM 17W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMM 17W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JMM 17W have outstanding finance?

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