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GRO 449C

1965 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1965 Talbot Alpine70,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRO 449C
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 71,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,065 miles

exhaust manifold cracked/leaking

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak at rear diff seal

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,041 miles

oil leak at rear diff

slight oil leak at engine

slight play in both front hub bearings

Pass 3 May 2012 70,870 miles

both front wishbone arm bushes cracked slightly

both rear shocker bushes cracked

slight oil leak around engine

slight wear on offside front hub bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,796 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,622 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 70,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 70,410 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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