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B81 SHP

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,793 mi
Last recorded47,793 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 SHP
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2012 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension components surface corrosion. Pad wear indicator wires broken. No rear seat belts fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,057 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,867 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,581 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,301 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,301 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,024 miles

nsf and osr tyre walls old

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,737 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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B81 SHP is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B81 SHP, 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 B81 SHP registered?

B81 SHP is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B81 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B81 SHP shows 9 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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