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XUN 308K

1972 Hillman Avenger

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Hillman Avenger52,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUN 308K
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 76,177 miles

front shocks leaking

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 76,177 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shocks leaking

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes worn

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,160 miles

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f anti-rollbar bushes perished

rear shock bushes perished

Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f anti-rollbar bushes perished

rear shock bushes perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,631 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,628 miles

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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XUN 308K is a 1972 Hillman Avenger in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 52,642 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 XUN 308K, 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 54 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUN 308K registered?

XUN 308K is a 1972 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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