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B581 XAG

1985 Talbot Horizon

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,919 mi
Last recorded23,919 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB581 XAG
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 23,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 23,559 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 20,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,469 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 15,469 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,007 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 14,728 miles

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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B581 XAG is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B581 XAG, 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 B581 XAG registered?

B581 XAG is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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