CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJU 318B

1964 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,890 mi
Last recorded32,890 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1964 Talbot Alpine47,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJU 318B
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
View full Talbot Alpine reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,890 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 32,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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
Full Talbot Alpine reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJU 318B is a 1964 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 47,648 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 BJU 318B, 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 62 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJU 318B?

You can check the full history of BJU 318B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJU 318B registered?

BJU 318B is a 1964 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 12 June 1964.

Is BJU 318B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJU 318B shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJU 318B have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJU 318B. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.