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B273 TKV

1985 Talbot Horizon

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,429 mi
Last recorded70,429 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 TKV
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2009 70,429 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 67,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 64,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,772 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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B273 TKV is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B273 TKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B273 TKV registered?

B273 TKV is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 29 June 1985.

Is B273 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B273 TKV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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