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BFC 720Y

1982 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,970 mi
Last recorded212,970 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Talbot Horizon69,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 720Y
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 212,970 miles

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

Offside Front Upper ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2015 210,562 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 210,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 208,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 208,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 204,483 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 201,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 196,851 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 193,073 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 189,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

water leak from radiator

Pass 8 Oct 2008 185,420 miles

wipers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2007 181,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 177,048 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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BFC 720Y is a 1982 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 69,589 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 BFC 720Y, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFC 720Y registered?

BFC 720Y is a 1982 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is BFC 720Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFC 720Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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