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SRU 251H

1970 Hillman Avenger

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1970 Hillman Avenger61,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRU 251H
MakeHillman
ModelAvenger
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,734 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 74,733 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,189 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,807 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,281 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 63,280 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 58,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,135 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,077 miles

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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SRU 251H is a 1970 Hillman Avenger in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Hillman Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 61,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRU 251H, 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 56 years old, this Hillman Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRU 251H registered?

SRU 251H is a 1970 Hillman Avenger, first registered on 9 March 1970.

Is SRU 251H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRU 251H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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