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44 KXS

1981 Talbot Avenger

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Talbot Avenger27,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration44 KXS
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026
Pass 5 Feb 2025
Pass 20 Jan 2024
Pass 4 Feb 2023
Pass 7 Feb 2022
Pass 19 Jan 2021
Pass 20 Feb 2020

vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 18 Feb 2019

vehicle modified for competition use

Pass 14 Feb 2018
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 19,674 miles

N/S Froot tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 19,674 miles

N/S Froot tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,360 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 19,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,161 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 19,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f wheel arch trim

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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44 KXS is a 1981 Talbot Avenger in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 44 KXS, 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 44 KXS registered?

44 KXS is a 1981 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is 44 KXS safe to buy?

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