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B540 WWC

1984 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,633 mi
Last recorded186,633 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Talbot Horizon50,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 WWC
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 186,633 miles

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

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

rear inner wings corroding

Fail 23 May 2007 186,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear inner wings corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2006 184,125 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 184,083 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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B540 WWC is a 1984 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B540 WWC, 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 B540 WWC registered?

B540 WWC is a 1984 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B540 WWC safe to buy?

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