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LWW 824V

1980 Talbot Avenger

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,814 mi
Last recorded26,814 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Talbot Avenger42,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWW 824V
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,774 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inside side wall cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,420 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 25,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,243 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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LWW 824V is a 1980 Talbot Avenger in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LWW 824V, 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

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What year was LWW 824V registered?

LWW 824V is a 1980 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 23 February 1980.

Is LWW 824V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWW 824V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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