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B482 PDX

1985 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,649 mi
Last recorded140,649 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB482 PDX
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 140,649 miles

n/s/f tyre low

o/s rack slight play

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion to floors and sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2007 140,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre low

o/s rack slight play

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion to floors and sills

various metal brake pipes corroded

windscreen cracked

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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B482 PDX is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B482 PDX, 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 B482 PDX registered?

B482 PDX is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B482 PDX safe to buy?

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