MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Alpine?
Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.
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ECJ 555W is a 1980 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 31,272 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 ECJ 555W, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ECJ 555W registered?
ECJ 555W is a 1980 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 5 September 1980.
Is ECJ 555W safe to buy?
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