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A975 CHH

1983 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,061 mi
Last recorded38,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA975 CHH
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,061 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 38,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,658 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,692 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 33,687 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,661 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2010 33,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,250 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,523 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 25,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,411 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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A975 CHH is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A975 CHH, 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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A975 CHH is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 26 September 1983.

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