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B8399EM

1981 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8399EM
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2006 108,916 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 108,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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B8399EM is a 1981 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B8399EM, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8399EM registered?

B8399EM is a 1981 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is B8399EM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8399EM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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