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MWA 554D

1966 Talbot Alpine

Blue Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,345 mi
Last recorded76,345 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1966 Talbot Alpine45,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWA 554D
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,472 miles

All under of car well under sealed not allowing close inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 75,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to front of spring (2.4.A.3)

All under of car well under sealed not allowing close inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

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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MWA 554D is a 1966 Talbot Alpine in Blue with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,179 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 MWA 554D, 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 60 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MWA 554D registered?

MWA 554D is a 1966 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 10 June 1966.

Is MWA 554D safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWA 554D shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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