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A640 OYA

1983 Talbot Horizon

Gold Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,136 mi
Last recorded92,136 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA640 OYA
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,574 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in nearside rear upper arch

nearside track rod end bolt to steering arm would benefit from being longer (recommend attention)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 91,189 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in nearside rear upper arch

nearside track rod end bolt to steering arm would benefit from being longer (recommend attention)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in nearside rear upper arch

nearside front track rod end tapered bolt would benefit from being longer (recommend attention)

nearside wiper blade poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2007 90,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion offside front brake disc

nearside wiper blade very poor condition

offside front tyre poor condition

rear box exhaust rubber poor condition

Pass 16 May 2006 90,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

co on maximum permissable

exhaust system in very poor condition

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2006 90,164 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bonnet release handle broken

near side front tyre worn low

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side wiper blade in poor condition

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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A640 OYA is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Gold with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A640 OYA, 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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A640 OYA is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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