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B307 DGN

1985 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB307 DGN
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,132 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil lamp flashing

Fail 20 Oct 2020 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil lamp flashing

Pass 3 May 2019 53,943 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 53,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,583 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 52,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,835 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 48,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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B307 DGN is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B307 DGN, 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 B307 DGN registered?

B307 DGN is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B307 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B307 DGN shows 9 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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