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RLU 236L

1973 Hillman Avenger

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,542 mi
Last recorded67,542 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Hillman Avenger66,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLU 236L
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 67,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,808 miles

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

exhaust fouling on vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2014 16,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust fouling on vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,191 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 15,186 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RLU 236L is a 1973 Hillman Avenger in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 66,834 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 RLU 236L, 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 53 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RLU 236L registered?

RLU 236L is a 1973 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 12 June 1973.

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The MOT history for RLU 236L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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