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VWA 322F

1968 Talbot Alpine

Green Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,908 mi
Last recorded85,908 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1968 Talbot Alpine63,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWA 322F
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,908 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,841 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,017 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,037 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 84,002 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,310 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,923 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 82,798 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 82,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,587 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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VWA 322F is a 1968 Talbot Alpine in Green with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 VWA 322F, 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 58 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VWA 322F is a 1968 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 May 1968.

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