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B561 ACW

1985 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,160 mi
Last recorded136,160 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2005
Typical for 1985 Talbot Alpine83,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB561 ACW
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2005 136,160 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 136,160 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B561 ACW is a 1985 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,497 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 B561 ACW, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B561 ACW registered?

B561 ACW is a 1985 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B561 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B561 ACW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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