1983 Talbot Alpine 1.6L Petrol · A298 WMF

The Talbot Alpine passed its most recent MOT on 4 March 2022 at 62,711 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the maintenance trend stable on paper but unverified for over four years. A single clean test gives no evidence of worsening faults, yet the absence of later entries means current roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from the record alone. Recorded mileage stands at 62,711 against a March 2022 test, equating to roughly 1,458 miles per year across the car's 43-year life. The history shows no earlier entries and no rapid accumulation between tests. Sparse data and low annual use suggest long standing periods, which on a 1983 shell typically invites corrosion and seized mechanical components rather than consumable wear. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity for chassis rust, suspension bushes, and coil springs that degrade under idle storage. The tester logged no advisories in 2022, but four years of disuse since that pass demand a fresh check of brake discs, binding calipers, and exhaust emissions before any road use. Given the single clean MOT and low mileage, previous keepers likely used the car sparingly rather than neglecting routine fixes. Verify the odometer reading against service paperwork and commission a detailed underside inspection, as the official record offers no cover for age-related deterioration since March 2022.