MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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FRONT DISCS NEED CHANGING SOON.
rear tyrewalls perrishing
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
battery insecure
oil leak
How Reliable is the Talbot Alpine?
Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A490 STP is a 1984 Talbot Alpine in Black with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1984 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 56,186 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 A490 STP, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A490 STP registered?
A490 STP is a 1984 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 11 April 1984.
Is A490 STP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A490 STP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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