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SLK 40W

1981 Talbot Avenger

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,087 mi
Last recorded34,087 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Talbot Avenger27,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLK 40W
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,087 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 34,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 32,419 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 15,602 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,541 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,122 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 14,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,147 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 13,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,738 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,086 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,874 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 8,874 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,662 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 7,655 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakes dangerous

Pass 1 Jun 2005 87,425 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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SLK 40W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SLK 40W, 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 SLK 40W registered?

SLK 40W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is SLK 40W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLK 40W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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