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DLU 551Y

1983 Talbot Alpine

Silver Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,234 mi
Last recorded108,234 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Talbot Alpine76,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLU 551Y
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,234 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Edges of body panels, wheel arches, window surrounds and bonnet corroding

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside front outer CV boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front outer edges of floor pan/inner sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear upper spring mounts slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to/on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,717 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside front sills slightly corroded by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight seepage of fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed edge of seatbelt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,506 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front outer edges of floor pan corroded (small holes forming) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot perished/deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover perishing/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of floor pan slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear load sensing valve slightly damp

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,410 miles

Central Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak from core plug ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of floor pan slightly corroded by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot deteriorated/slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm lower ball cover slightly deteriorated (small tear) but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 83,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm lower ball cover slightly deteriorated (small tear) but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,524 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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DLU 551Y is a 1983 Talbot Alpine in Silver with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 DLU 551Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLU 551Y registered?

DLU 551Y is a 1983 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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