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B443 SRW

1985 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB443 SRW
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 79,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 77,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,944 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,818 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 74,818 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,488 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 73,408 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 61,182 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 68,933 miles

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 10 May 2009 66,679 miles

slight brake judder from n/s/f brake

Pass 17 May 2008 64,193 miles

front wiper blades perrised

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 55,464 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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B443 SRW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B443 SRW, 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.

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What year was B443 SRW registered?

B443 SRW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B443 SRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B443 SRW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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