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A225 JWK

1983 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA225 JWK
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 109,983 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,643 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,643 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,518 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 102,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,219 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 99,219 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 96,002 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 96,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 92,311 miles

Oil leak

front number plate broken

Fail 5 Aug 2008 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate broken

Pass 6 Aug 2007 88,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 84,436 miles

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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A225 JWK is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A225 JWK, 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 A225 JWK registered?

A225 JWK is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is A225 JWK safe to buy?

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