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WOW 831

1968 Talbot Alpine

White Petrol 1725cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,843 mi
Last recorded36,843 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1968 Talbot Alpine63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 831
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,725cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,706 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,706 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,389 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,418 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 35,417 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,105 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 34,103 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,103 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,897 miles

the dust cover from the nearside front track rod end is missing.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,283 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle structure repaired with filler but not seriously affecting braking and steering

Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle structure repaired with filler but not seriously affecting braking and steering

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,560 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,559 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside 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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WOW 831 is a 1968 Talbot Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1968 Talbot Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 WOW 831, 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 58 years old, this Talbot Alpine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WOW 831 registered?

WOW 831 is a 1968 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 5 January 1968.

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