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TGT 427W

1980 Talbot Alpine

White Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,391 mi
Last recorded3,391 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Talbot Alpine31,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGT 427W
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 3,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 3,383 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake slight binding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 3,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 2,055 miles

Nearside Front Bottom of wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Arch/sill area corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 2,047 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bottom of wing corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm/ tie rod has excessive play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Arch/sill area corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 1,969 miles

engine smoky rusty underbody

Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,936 miles

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

Oil leak

slight smoke after idle

surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 946 miles

slight bue smoke on accleration after tickover

surface corrosion underbody conponents

Pass 15 Apr 2013 545 miles

1.rear exhaust may need attention soon.

2.unable to access repair due to underseal and paint

Fail 15 Apr 2013 545 miles

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

1.rear exhaust may need attention soon.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,428 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rusty

slight blue smoke

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine smokey

Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn// front wheels slight bind// rear inner sills rusting// o/s/r shock leak

Pass 10 May 2006 87,091 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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TGT 427W is a 1980 Talbot Alpine in White with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TGT 427W, 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 TGT 427W registered?

TGT 427W is a 1980 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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