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EEA 172Y

1983 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,380 mi
Last recorded12,380 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 172Y
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2014 12,380 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside washer not working but provides sufficient washer liquid

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 12,160 miles

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

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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EEA 172Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,543 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 EEA 172Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEA 172Y registered?

EEA 172Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 9 May 1983.

Is EEA 172Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEA 172Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEA 172Y have outstanding finance?

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