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Hillman Avenger MOT Results
87.7% pass rate
from 130 tests in 2017
(58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Hillman Avenger is unusually good or bad.
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6.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.1% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.77% fail on Front lamps
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Headlamp
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.77% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.77% fail on Tell tales
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.77% fail on Stop lamp
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3.1% fail on
Position lamps
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5.4% fail on
Steering
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3.1% fail on
Steering system
- 2.3% fail on Track rod end
- 1.5% fail on Steering rack
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1.5% fail on
Steering control
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1.5% fail on
Steering coupling
(13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Universal joint (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering coupling
(13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Steering operation
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3.1% fail on
Steering system
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4.6% fail on
Suspension
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3.8% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 3.8% fail on Component mounting
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1.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.5% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Front
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0.77% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.77% fail on Condition
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3.8% fail on
Prescribed areas
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.5% fail on Front wheels
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.5% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.5% fail on
Components
- 0.77% fail on Pipes
- 0.77% fail on Hoses
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1.5% fail on
Components
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0.77% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.77% fail on Condition
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0.77% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.77% fail on
Pedal
- 0.77% fail on Anti-slip
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0.77% fail on
Pedal
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3.8% fail on
Brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.3% fail on Washers
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1.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.5% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
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1.5% fail on
Seat belts
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1.5% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.5% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.5% fail on Chassis
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1.5% fail on
Vehicle structure
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.77% fail on Exhaust system
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0.77% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.77% fail on Cap
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1.5% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.77% fail on Registration plate
- 0.77% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.77% fail on
Tyres
- 0.77% fail on Size/type
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Hillman Avenger 1970
Tidy handler, good looking, practical saloon with plenty of tuning potential