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B962 WEW

1984 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,789 mi
Last recorded58,789 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Talbot Alpine56,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB962 WEW
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,711 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 58,382 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,148 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear to limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade missing

speedometer needle appears to be touching the front glass

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,404 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,484 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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B962 WEW is a 1984 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B962 WEW, 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 B962 WEW registered?

B962 WEW is a 1984 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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