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LCL 868A

1963 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227 mi
Last recorded227 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1963 Talbot Alpine47,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 868A
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 227 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 3 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 3 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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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LCL 868A is a 1963 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 47,238 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 LCL 868A, 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 63 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LCL 868A registered?

LCL 868A is a 1963 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 29 July 1963.

Is LCL 868A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCL 868A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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