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B280 BMR

1984 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,099 mi
Last recorded50,099 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1984 Talbot Horizon50,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB280 BMR
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 50,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,129 miles

loud knocking noise from rack/suspension when driven but unable to locate

Fail 23 Jun 2008 48,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

loud knocking noise from rack/suspension when driven but unable to locate

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,575 miles

Both rear brake back plates damp.

Front outer drive shaft gaitors perrished.

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)

Slight play in steering rack.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,084 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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B280 BMR is a 1984 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B280 BMR, 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 B280 BMR registered?

B280 BMR is a 1984 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B280 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B280 BMR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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