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LHM 746K

1972 Talbot Avenger

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,700 mi
Last recorded44,700 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Talbot Avenger46,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHM 746K
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front wings have corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,204 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s body work deteriorated

n/s/f chassis slightly rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 36,214 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,574 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 32,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s structure slightly corroding

o/s/r trailing arm has been repaired

oil leak from differential

Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,678 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play rear hand brake linkage

Pass 17 Oct 2007 166,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2007 13,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 10,631 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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LHM 746K is a 1972 Talbot Avenger in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 LHM 746K, 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 54 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHM 746K registered?

LHM 746K is a 1972 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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The MOT history for LHM 746K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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