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HSU 157L

1973 Talbot Avenger

White Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Talbot Avenger65,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 157L
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,794 miles

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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HSU 157L is a 1973 Talbot Avenger in White with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 65,234 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 HSU 157L, 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 53 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSU 157L registered?

HSU 157L is a 1973 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is HSU 157L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSU 157L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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