MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Surface corrosion to all steering, brake and suspension components.
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Surface corrosion to all steering, brake and suspension components.
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
crack in screen outside swept area
oil light flashes on
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Talbot Horizon?
Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A701 OVW is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 A701 OVW, 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 A701 OVW registered?
A701 OVW is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 30 September 1983.
Is A701 OVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A701 OVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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