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B298 NFH

1984 Talbot Horizon

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,528 mi
Last recorded38,528 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Talbot Horizon50,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB298 NFH
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,528 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B298 NFH is a 1984 Talbot Horizon in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B298 NFH, 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 B298 NFH registered?

B298 NFH is a 1984 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 10 October 1984.

Is B298 NFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B298 NFH shows 3 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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