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BMH 204A

1963 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,184 mi
Last recorded1,184 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1963 Talbot Alpine47,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMH 204A
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 1,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear gear oil on back plate

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,675 miles

Hand rake outer cable corroded

Near side and off side rear spring leaves corroded

Oil leak from diff pinion

Fail 31 May 2017 98,653 miles

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

Hand rake outer cable corroded

Near side and off side rear spring leaves corroded

Oil leak from diff pinion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,328 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyre sidewalls starting to craze

Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,824 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all tyre sidewalls slight crazing

oil leak o/s/r axle seal

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 97,181 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2007 97,158 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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BMH 204A is a 1963 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 47,238 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 BMH 204A, 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 63 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMH 204A registered?

BMH 204A is a 1963 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 20 June 1963.

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