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SAN 596L

1973 Talbot Avenger

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,136 mi
Last recorded11,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Talbot Avenger65,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 596L
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 11,136 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 111,361 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SAN 596L is a 1973 Talbot Avenger in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SAN 596L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SAN 596L?

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What year was SAN 596L registered?

SAN 596L is a 1973 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is SAN 596L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAN 596L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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