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KCL 550V

1980 Talbot Alpine

Green Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,177 mi
Last recorded28,177 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Talbot Alpine31,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCL 550V
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 28,177 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 28,171 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,703 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,567 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,791 miles

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.

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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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.

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