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JCG 224L

1972 Hillman Avenger

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Hillman Avenger52,642 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 224L
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2020
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable both steering rack mountain bushes poor condition (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 43 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 43 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,033 miles

Brake balance on limits aprox 25%.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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JCG 224L is a 1972 Hillman Avenger in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 52,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JCG 224L, 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 54 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCG 224L registered?

JCG 224L is a 1972 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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