MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Talbot Alpine?
Based on 1,647 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WRT 163A is a 1963 Talbot Alpine in Green with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 WRT 163A, 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 WRT 163A registered?
WRT 163A is a 1963 Talbot Alpine, first registered on 24 July 1963.
Is WRT 163A safe to buy?
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