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SLB 139W

1981 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,459 mi
Last recorded37,459 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 139W
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,459 miles

O/S drive shaft gaitor perrished

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2009 37,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S drive shaft gaitor perrished

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,429 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 36,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 34,946 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 34,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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SLB 139W is a 1981 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SLB 139W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SLB 139W registered?

SLB 139W is a 1981 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 4 March 1981.

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