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NUV 397E

1967 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,881 mi
Last recorded38,881 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1967 Talbot Alpine59,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUV 397E
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,881 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,141 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,803 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,769 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,646 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2013 37,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 37,398 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,614 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2009 36,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,366 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front inner wings corroded

o/s and n/s top ball joint gaiters split

steering box bottom bush worn

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,212 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 36,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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NUV 397E is a 1967 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1967 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 59,934 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 NUV 397E, 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 59 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUV 397E registered?

NUV 397E is a 1967 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 12 January 1967.

Is NUV 397E safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUV 397E shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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