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AMP 901T

1979 Talbot Horizon

Orange Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,647 mi
Last recorded40,647 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMP 901T
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 40,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,266 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,511 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 30,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Tyre Slightly Perished On Inner Edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,715 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,715 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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AMP 901T is a 1979 Talbot Horizon in Orange with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AMP 901T, 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 47 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 AMP 901T registered?

AMP 901T is a 1979 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is AMP 901T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMP 901T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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