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LUV 609K

1972 Hillman Avenger

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,245 mi
Last recorded47,245 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Hillman Avenger52,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUV 609K
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,245 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,341 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Hillman Avenger?

Based on 662 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
534
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired 14
Headlamp aim too high 12
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LUV 609K is a 1972 Hillman Avenger in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 52,642 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 Hillman Avenger fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUV 609K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Avenger typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LUV 609K registered?

LUV 609K is a 1972 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 8 June 1972.

Is LUV 609K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUV 609K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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