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ACB 971V

1979 Talbot Avenger

Orange Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,108 mi
Last recorded34,108 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 Talbot Avenger56,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACB 971V
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,108 miles

Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet small hole

both front wings rotten , but no sharp edges and only bolt on wings so not structural

Fail 16 Feb 2016 34,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet small hole

both front wings rotten , but no sharp edges and only bolt on wings so not structural

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front wing corroding slightly.

r/o/s wheel arch corrodig slightly.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front wing corroding slightly.

r/o/s wheel arch corrodig slightly.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside wheel arch has corrosion.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 33,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,662 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,055 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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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ACB 971V is a 1979 Talbot Avenger in Orange with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 56,158 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 Talbot Avenger fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACB 971V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACB 971V registered?

ACB 971V is a 1979 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 21 November 1979.

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