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B174 WWW

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,585 mi
Last recorded62,585 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 WWW
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,786 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 53,785 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,792 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,120 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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B174 WWW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B174 WWW, 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 B174 WWW registered?

B174 WWW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B174 WWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B174 WWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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