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WTA 171K

1971 Hillman Avenger

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Hillman Avenger48,113 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTA 171K
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026
Pass 31 Oct 2020
Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,080 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever is close to the end of its travel

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 40,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,620 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 39,616 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 39,092 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 39,088 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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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WTA 171K is a 1971 Hillman Avenger in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,113 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 Hillman Avenger fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTA 171K, 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 55 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WTA 171K is a 1971 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 13 August 1971.

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