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OPC 39E

1967 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,416 mi
Last recorded50,416 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1967 Talbot Alpine59,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 39E
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,393 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 22 May 2013 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Water pipe from pump splitting

Pass 23 May 2012 49,835 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 49,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S Front wheel slight binding

Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,812 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,210 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,007 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,985 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,677 miles

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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OPC 39E is a 1967 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OPC 39E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPC 39E registered?

OPC 39E is a 1967 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 31 December 1967.

Is OPC 39E safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 39E shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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