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RLB 315W

1981 Talbot Avenger

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,964 mi
Last recorded47,964 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2005
Typical for 1981 Talbot Avenger27,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLB 315W
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2005 47,964 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 47,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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RLB 315W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 27,814 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 Talbot Avenger fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RLB 315W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLB 315W registered?

RLB 315W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 13 January 1981.

Is RLB 315W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLB 315W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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