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SVC 171W

1981 Talbot Avenger

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,462 mi
Last recorded40,462 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Talbot Avenger27,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVC 171W
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 40,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 40,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,527 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 39,007 miles

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

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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SVC 171W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 27,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVC 171W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Avenger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SVC 171W registered?

SVC 171W is a 1981 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 30 April 1981.

Is SVC 171W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVC 171W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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