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B129 YUR

1985 Talbot Horizon

Green Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,343 mi
Last recorded59,343 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB129 YUR
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,343 miles

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

Front and rear brake, steering and suspension components have surface corrosion. Fuel filler pipe surface corrosion.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,116 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

Surface corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,113 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Drivers door drop glass missing. Front brake discs rusty. No rear seat belts fitted. Underneath of car has surface corrosion on chassis, steering, suspension and brake components.

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

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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B129 YUR is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Green with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,114 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 B129 YUR, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B129 YUR registered?

B129 YUR is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 15 May 1985.

Is B129 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B129 YUR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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