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C704 LTY

1985 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,460 mi
Last recorded34,460 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1985 Talbot Alpine83,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 LTY
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 34,460 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 34,458 miles

Emissions not tested Stuck on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 34,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,401 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 34,401 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pedal sticking (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing adjusting nut loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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C704 LTY is a 1985 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C704 LTY, 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 C704 LTY registered?

C704 LTY is a 1985 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 16 August 1985.

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