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307 FYR

1963 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,040 mi
Last recorded21,040 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1963 Talbot Alpine47,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration307 FYR
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,040 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 21,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,990 miles

Has slight oil leak at sector shaft

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2006 19,520 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to various areas of floor and chassis, some of the welding is of very poor quality. some areas are covered with thick underseal making thorough inspection dificult.

How Reliable is the Talbot Alpine?

Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
394
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
brake binding 26
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307 FYR is a 1963 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 47,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Alpine fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 307 FYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Alpine typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 307 FYR registered?

307 FYR is a 1963 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 July 1963.

Is 307 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 307 FYR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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