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C938 WHP

1985 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,306 mi
Last recorded107,306 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Talbot Alpine83,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 WHP
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,077 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 101,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,073 miles

Braking system leaking limit valve (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,622 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 98,622 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 96,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2013 87,662 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

possible fuel leak when fuel tank full

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,497 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 78,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 78,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 74,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 70,550 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 66,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 66,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 60,572 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 60,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,080 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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C938 WHP is a 1985 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 83,497 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 C938 WHP, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C938 WHP registered?

C938 WHP is a 1985 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 31 October 1985.

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