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GBG 708E

1967 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,228 mi
Last recorded71,228 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1967 Talbot Alpine59,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBG 708E
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,228 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling handbrake cable (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor within shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner vallance (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,235 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes splitting/deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2015 70,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front lower wish bone bushes deteriated

o/s/f and n/s/f sill backs corroded

o/s/f jacking point damaged

rear srpring front bushes deteriated

vehicle is a sunbeam not talbot as on system

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,544 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,369 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,229 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 66,824 miles

chassis in poor general condition

n/s/r axle seal leaking

n/s/r chassis in very poor condition

rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,660 miles

all chassis poor surface condition

both rear tyres poor condition wearing unevenly

n/s/r axle seal leaking

n/s/r chassis very small hole

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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GBG 708E is a 1967 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1967 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 59,934 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 GBG 708E, 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 59 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GBG 708E registered?

GBG 708E is a 1967 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 5 July 1967.

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