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A391 ONB

1984 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1984 Talbot Horizon50,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA391 ONB
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes juddering slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 86,721 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes juddering slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,390 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs pitted

Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,345 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

bad oil leak gear box side

Pass 12 May 2010 81,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2010 81,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 79,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,840 miles

Oil leak

complete underside will need steam cleaning for next m o t

o/s/r brake pipes showing surface rust

Fail 28 Jul 2008 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake pipes showing surface rust

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,213 miles

tailgate starting to rust

Fail 24 Jul 2007 74,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tailgate starting to rust

Pass 27 Jul 2006 1,010 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 1,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A391 ONB is a 1984 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 50,914 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 A391 ONB, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A391 ONB is a 1984 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 10 May 1984.

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