MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of MRA 271W?
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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.
Does MRA 271W have outstanding finance?
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