Official DVLA Record

1979 Talbot Avenger 1.6L Petrol · XDN 249V

XDN 249V

1979 Talbot Avenger (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/11/1979. Recorded mileage 86,229 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1979
Engine
1598cc

XDN 249V Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
  • 86,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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XDN 249V Mileage History

  1. 31/05/202277,154 mi
  2. 30/03/202377,810 mi+656 mi
  3. 17/10/202485,744 mi+7,934 mi
  4. 29/05/202586,229 mi+485 mi

Average of roughly 3,029 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

XDN 249V MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Talbot Avenger (XDN 249V) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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