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GKE 976Y

1983 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,577 mi
Last recorded77,577 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Talbot Alpine76,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 976Y
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 75,496 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,496 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 74,068 miles

nearside front top suspension joint cover split

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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GKE 976Y is a 1983 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 GKE 976Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GKE 976Y registered?

GKE 976Y is a 1983 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is GKE 976Y safe to buy?

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