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A770 LPR

1984 Talbot Horizon

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,634 mi
Last recorded16,634 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Talbot Horizon50,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA770 LPR
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 16,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,070 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 16,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,774 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,266 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,266 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,885 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 14,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A770 LPR is a 1984 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,905cc diesel 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 A770 LPR, 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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What year was A770 LPR registered?

A770 LPR is a 1984 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A770 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A770 LPR 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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