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B429 XTM

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,785 mi
Last recorded81,785 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 XTM
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,785 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 81,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,049 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 80,807 miles

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.

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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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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