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EYB 279Y

1982 Talbot Alpine

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYB 279Y
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,040 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,398 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,846 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,846 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,916 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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EYB 279Y is a 1982 Talbot Alpine in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EYB 279Y, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EYB 279Y registered?

EYB 279Y is a 1982 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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