MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Avenger?
Based on 830 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJK 79W is a 1980 Talbot Avenger in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 42,051 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 EJK 79W, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EJK 79W registered?
EJK 79W is a 1980 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 18 October 1980.
Is EJK 79W safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJK 79W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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