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A96 SNK

1984 Talbot Alpine

White Diesel 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,317 mi
Last recorded58,317 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Talbot Alpine56,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 SNK
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,317 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,311 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,747 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both drivers and passenger seat bases (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both drivers and passenger seat bases (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,193 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,175 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 57,039 miles

engine oil leak

offside bonnet hinge mounting panel insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,007 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at front bumper (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure beside nearside battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure battery tray insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

offside bonnet hinge mounting panel insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,276 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,241 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,059 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,041 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2008 52,901 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 51,289 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 51,284 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A96 SNK is a 1984 Talbot Alpine in White with a 1,592cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 A96 SNK, 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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A96 SNK is a 1984 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 27 July 1984.

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