MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s rear shock absorber mount signs of corrosion but nlight
n/s/r/ seat belt has been removed
windscreen badly damaged but not in wiper sweep
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
n/s rear shock absorber mount signs of corrosion but nlight
n/s/r/ seat belt has been removed
windscreen badly damaged but not in wiper sweep
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
SCREEN BADLY DAMAGED BUT NOT ZONED
How Reliable is the Talbot Horizon?
Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B429 XTM is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B429 XTM, 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 B429 XTM registered?
B429 XTM is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 11 March 1985.
Is B429 XTM safe to buy?
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