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USV 384

1963 Talbot Alpine

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,341 mi
Last recorded44,341 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1963 Talbot Alpine47,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 384
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear hub seal slightly leaking oil

rear exhaust rubber's slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,207 miles

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

oil leak from n/s rear hub

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,978 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s rear brake performance slightly low.

oil leak. n/s/r hub.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,903 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear axle seal slightly leaking oil

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,509 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake imbalance

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber split

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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USV 384 is a 1963 Talbot Alpine in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 47,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 USV 384, 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 63 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USV 384 registered?

USV 384 is a 1963 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 17 July 1963.

Is USV 384 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 384 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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