MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,177 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Alpine?
Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.
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KCL 550V is a 1980 Talbot Alpine in Green with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 KCL 550V, 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 KCL 550V registered?
KCL 550V is a 1980 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 12 February 1980.
Is KCL 550V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KCL 550V 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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