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A892 SRP

1983 Talbot Horizon

Gold Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,510 mi
Last recorded25,510 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA892 SRP
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,510 miles

rear suspension rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,394 miles

offside front wing lower edge flakey rust

Pass 4 Aug 2005 25,181 miles

There are many areas underneath the vehicle that are corroded, at present these do not constitute a failure, however deterioration will continue.

Fail 20 Jul 2005 25,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Several suspension components are corroded and slightly weakened, not to an extent to justify failure.

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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A892 SRP is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Gold with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A892 SRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A892 SRP?

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What year was A892 SRP registered?

A892 SRP is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A892 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A892 SRP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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