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LOD 836W

1980 Talbot Avenger

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,885 mi
Last recorded38,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Talbot Avenger42,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOD 836W
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,562 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 31,962 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 31,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,853 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r door doesn't open

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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LOD 836W is a 1980 Talbot Avenger in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOD 836W, 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.

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What year was LOD 836W registered?

LOD 836W is a 1980 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is LOD 836W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOD 836W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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