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B440 DOG

1985 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,329 mi
Last recorded64,329 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB440 DOG
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly noise (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf nsr osr tyres cracking due to age

Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf nsr osr tyres cracking due to age

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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B440 DOG is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B440 DOG, 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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B440 DOG is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B440 DOG shows 3 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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