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A798 RKL

1984 Talbot Alpine

Brown Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,456 mi
Last recorded36,456 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Talbot Alpine56,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 RKL
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been repaired (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber hanger

Nearside Rear unable to inspect repair front of wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear unable to inspect repair to front of wheel arch

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,645 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,681 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,060 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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A798 RKL is a 1984 Talbot Alpine in Brown with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A798 RKL, 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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A798 RKL is a 1984 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 8 June 1984.

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