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UKV 389X

1981 Talbot Avenger

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,432 mi
Last recorded61,432 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Talbot Avenger27,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKV 389X
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,432 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 61,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking at carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,528 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 60,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slight damage to front of n/s sill

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

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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UKV 389X is a 1981 Talbot Avenger in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UKV 389X, 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 UKV 389X registered?

UKV 389X is a 1981 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 13 October 1981.

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