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UKV 366X

1981 Talbot Avenger

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,974 mi
Last recorded9,974 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Talbot Avenger27,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKV 366X
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 9,974 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 9,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 9,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,166 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 9,136 miles

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed in areas

Pass 4 Sep 2017 9,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,842 miles

underneath of viechle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,775 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust no holes

Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 8,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle under sealed,no corrosion visable

Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,035 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 8,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,969 miles

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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UKV 366X is a 1981 Talbot Avenger in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UKV 366X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKV 366X registered?

UKV 366X is a 1981 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 27 October 1981.

Is UKV 366X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKV 366X shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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