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WRT 163A

1963 Talbot Alpine

Green Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,171 mi
Last recorded81,171 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1963 Talbot Alpine47,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 163A
MakeTalbot
ModelAlpine
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,171 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,169 miles

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.

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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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.

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