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FTW 333B

1964 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,323 mi
Last recorded74,323 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1964 Talbot Alpine47,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 333B
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,323 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,321 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 74,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,900 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre started to crack around tread grooves

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

rear axle oil leak at o/s rear back plate

slight movement in n/s & o/s seat runners but secure

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,893 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

direction indicators flashing becoming fast

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak offside rear at back plate/axle join.though external at time of test

side ways movement in both front seats,but secure at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,874 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 73,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,849 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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FTW 333B is a 1964 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 47,648 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 FTW 333B, 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 62 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FTW 333B is a 1964 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 October 1964.

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