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ORW 424M

1973 Talbot Avenger

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,862 mi
Last recorded68,862 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Talbot Avenger65,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORW 424M
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,538 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,538 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,811 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 66,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet safety catch not secure spring missing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 65,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 64,768 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ORW 424M is a 1973 Talbot Avenger in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ORW 424M, 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 ORW 424M registered?

ORW 424M is a 1973 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 10 October 1973.

Is ORW 424M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORW 424M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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