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AKZ 9004

1987 Talbot Alpine

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,882 mi
Last recorded81,882 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9004
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,882 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,651 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,597 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 72,367 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,773 miles

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

underside waxuyled

Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

underside waxuyled

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,410 miles

damage to rear bumper

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,393 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2011 63,393 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,377 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,377 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2009 63,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,340 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 63,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 6,331 miles

extra rear lights fluctuating.rear carrier ballmovement.

n/s lower ball joint cover split.

Pass 12 May 2006 59,726 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 59,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position (3.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

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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AKZ 9004 is a 1987 Talbot Alpine in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AKZ 9004, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AKZ 9004 is a 1987 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 10 March 1987.

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