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B315 XJO

1985 Talbot Horizon

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,940 mi
Last recorded54,940 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB315 XJO
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,940 miles

Coolant leak, OSF inner wing area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe holed next to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 54,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount, visible under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak, OSF inner wing area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe holed next to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber bushing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber bushing

Pass 12 May 2017 54,781 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 54,781 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,667 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,145 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 51,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,462 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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B315 XJO is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B315 XJO, 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 B315 XJO registered?

B315 XJO is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B315 XJO safe to buy?

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