CarVerify

Free Car Check

WNM 79K

1972 Talbot Avenger

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,269 mi
Last recorded3,269 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Talbot Avenger46,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNM 79K
MakeTalbot
ModelAvenger
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
View full Talbot Avenger reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 3,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 3,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 3,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 3,083 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 2,736 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
Full Talbot Avenger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WNM 79K is a 1972 Talbot Avenger in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Talbot Avenger models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 WNM 79K, 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 54 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 WNM 79K?

You can check the full history of WNM 79K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WNM 79K registered?

WNM 79K is a 1972 Talbot Avenger, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is WNM 79K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNM 79K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WNM 79K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WNM 79K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.