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EAA78OD

1966 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,109 mi
Last recorded35,109 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1966 Talbot Alpine45,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA78OD
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,109 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 35,109 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EAA78OD is a 1966 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,179 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 EAA78OD, 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 60 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAA78OD registered?

EAA78OD is a 1966 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 21 January 1966.

Is EAA78OD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAA78OD 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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