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A720 RKJ

1984 Talbot Horizon

Green Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,067 mi
Last recorded27,067 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Talbot Horizon50,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA720 RKJ
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,067 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 27,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,478 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,286 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 22,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,034 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 20,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,947 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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A720 RKJ is a 1984 Talbot Horizon in Green with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A720 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A720 RKJ registered?

A720 RKJ is a 1984 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 8 May 1984.

Is A720 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A720 RKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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