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KNP 264K

1972 Hillman Avenger

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,790 mi
Last recorded10,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1972 Hillman Avenger52,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNP 264K
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 10,790 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 10,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 10,790 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,790 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 10,790 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,790 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 10,790 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion various places floors, sills, chassis

Pass 3 Jan 2008 10,790 miles

corrosion rear inner sills and front floor box sections

play nearside front bearing

play offside balljoint

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,790 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 10,790 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

play nearside front bearing

play offside balljoint

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,790 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside front tyre worn badly, rears getting low and cracking.

Play in offside balljoint.

Slight play in steering UJ

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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KNP 264K is a 1972 Hillman Avenger in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KNP 264K, 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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KNP 264K is a 1972 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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