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FRN 972F

1968 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,627 mi
Last recorded58,627 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1968 Talbot Alpine63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRN 972F
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,564 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,564 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o\s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,237 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,916 miles

Oil leak

hole in n/s floor outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,970 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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FRN 972F is a 1968 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1968 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 FRN 972F, 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 58 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 FRN 972F registered?

FRN 972F is a 1968 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 11 January 1968.

Is FRN 972F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRN 972F shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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