CarVerify

Free Car Check

B283 PVC

1985 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1442cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,371 mi
Last recorded44,371 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB283 PVC
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc
View full Talbot Horizon reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 43,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

transmission oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2025 43,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

transmission oil leak

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 42,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,449 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 39,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,715 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 38,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2007 36,064 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
Full Talbot Horizon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B283 PVC is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,114 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 B283 PVC, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B283 PVC?

You can check the full history of B283 PVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B283 PVC registered?

B283 PVC is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 9 January 1985.

Is B283 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B283 PVC 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.

Does B283 PVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B283 PVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.