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FNU 508L

1973 Hillman Avenger

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Hillman Avenger66,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNU 508L
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,499 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,480 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,414 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,289 miles

exstensive underbody repairs,& sealing compound

residue in fuel filter

service brake & park brake just met requirements

toy hanging int mirror

Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exstensive underbody repairs,& sealing compound

residue in fuel filter

toy hanging int mirror

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,985 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 67,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,889 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 67,106 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 13 Sep 2007 67,106 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

fog light switch doesn't work

Pass 9 Sep 2006 66,836 miles

See test no. 593208846292

Fail 5 Sep 2006 66,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

both sides outer sills previously repaired/filled & undersealed †vehicle under body heavely undersealed †o/s/r & n/s/ inner sills previously repaired/covered in under seal

heavey engine/gear box oil leaks †differensial seal leaking oil †heavey surface corrosion to various body pannels

o/s/f shock absorber damp †rear brake hose badly contaminated with under seal/oil †perrishing/carcking to all tyre side walls †previous welding repairs carried out to fire wall with in 30cm of brake master cylinder covered in paint

o/s/r half shaft worn/noisy †slight play in both front wheel bearings †slight play in both front steering rack nuckle joints †front coil springs corroded

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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FNU 508L is a 1973 Hillman Avenger in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 66,834 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 FNU 508L, 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 53 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNU 508L registered?

FNU 508L is a 1973 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is FNU 508L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNU 508L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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