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VUL 871M

1974 Hillman Avenger

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,289 mi
Last recorded12,289 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUL 871M
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,289 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 12,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 99,465 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 99,455 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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VUL 871M is a 1974 Hillman Avenger in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUL 871M, 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 52 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUL 871M registered?

VUL 871M is a 1974 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 22 May 1974.

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