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B910 BGL

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,671 mi
Last recorded21,671 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB910 BGL
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 19,563 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 19,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 May 2016 19,213 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 18,347 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 18,346 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,386 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

slight bind on offside front and rear brakes

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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B910 BGL is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B910 BGL, 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 B910 BGL registered?

B910 BGL is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B910 BGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B910 BGL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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