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NUV 966L

1972 Hillman Avenger

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,360 mi
Last recorded34,360 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Hillman Avenger52,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUV 966L
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 34,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes have corrosion...front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack leaking oil

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis rails have corrosion on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 34,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out-riggers/floor supports have holes on both sides (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes have corrosion...front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis rails have corrosion on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak Steering rack leaking ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 34,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 34,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,763 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,962 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,371 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 29,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NUV 966L is a 1972 Hillman Avenger in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NUV 966L, 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 NUV 966L registered?

NUV 966L is a 1972 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 6 October 1972.

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