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925 NOJ

1963 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1963 Talbot Alpine47,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration925 NOJ
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 89,082 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,517 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,468 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,656 miles

Signs of excessive oil loss under car.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,754 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both brake back plates contaminated with oil.

wear in steering box

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,266 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both brake back plates contaminated with oil.

wear in steering box

Pass 12 May 2015 81,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 80,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 79,537 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 78,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 78,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 77,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 76,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 76,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 75,252 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 74,804 miles

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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925 NOJ is a 1963 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 925 NOJ, 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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925 NOJ is a 1963 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 September 1963.

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