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MRA 271W

1980 Talbot Alpine

Brown Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,116 mi
Last recorded45,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Talbot Alpine31,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRA 271W
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,040 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,870 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,815 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 44,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,602 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,354 miles

all the underside is heaaveily covered in underseal, covering all the brakepipes mountings etc etc

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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MRA 271W is a 1980 Talbot Alpine in Brown with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MRA 271W, 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 MRA 271W registered?

MRA 271W is a 1980 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 7 October 1980.

Is MRA 271W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRA 271W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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