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HKL 587Y

1983 Talbot Horizon

Gold Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,724 mi
Last recorded42,724 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 587Y
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 42,724 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 13 May 2015 42,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,092 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 39,177 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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HKL 587Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Gold with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HKL 587Y, 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.

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What year was HKL 587Y registered?

HKL 587Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 29 June 1983.

Is HKL 587Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKL 587Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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