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NUA 135L

1973 Talbot Avenger

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Talbot Avenger65,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUA 135L
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,516 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 91,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,910 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,334 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 87,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2008 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,185 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 80,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,857 miles

Bottom Column bush worn

oil leak

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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NUA 135L is a 1973 Talbot Avenger in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 65,234 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 NUA 135L, 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 53 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUA 135L registered?

NUA 135L is a 1973 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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The MOT history for NUA 135L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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