MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,312 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust manifold cracked/leaking
oil leak at engine
oil leak at gearbox
oil leak at rear diff seal
oil leak at rear diff
slight oil leak at engine
slight play in both front hub bearings
both front wishbone arm bushes cracked slightly
both rear shocker bushes cracked
slight oil leak around engine
slight wear on offside front hub bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak at steering box
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Alpine?
Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GRO 449C is a 1965 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1965 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 70,009 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 GRO 449C, 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 61 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of GRO 449C?
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What year was GRO 449C registered?
GRO 449C is a 1965 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 9 March 1965.
Is GRO 449C safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRO 449C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GRO 449C have outstanding finance?
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