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WOO 200W

1981 Talbot Avenger

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,751 mi
Last recorded55,751 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Talbot Avenger27,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOO 200W
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 55,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 55,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 55,560 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 55,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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WOO 200W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOO 200W, 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 WOO 200W registered?

WOO 200W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 19 May 1981.

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The MOT history for WOO 200W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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