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A131 KOD

1983 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,397 mi
Last recorded23,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 KOD
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,697 miles

Accident damage to offside rear light cluster

Offside front brake slight restricted free movement.

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,692 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre underinflated and has sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,493 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 20,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,436 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm plus n/s/r perrishing, 145 r13.

slight binding at o/s/f brakes plus 23% inbalance, advise check pads/calliper.

slight damage at front numberplate and both rear lamp clusters.

slight exhaust leak at manifold area.

slight perrishing at brake servo pipe.

How Reliable is the Talbot Horizon?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
1,134
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
brake binding 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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A131 KOD is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,543 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Horizon fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A131 KOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Horizon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A131 KOD registered?

A131 KOD is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A131 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A131 KOD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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