MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsf nsr osr tyres cracking due to age
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B440 DOG registered?
B440 DOG is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 8 March 1985.
Is B440 DOG safe to buy?
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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