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BAR 818X

1982 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Talbot Horizon69,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 818X
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2007 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion of both front under floors

Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,841 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 76,841 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f outer sill panel

lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

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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BAR 818X is a 1982 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1982 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 69,589 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 BAR 818X, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAR 818X registered?

BAR 818X is a 1982 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is BAR 818X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 818X 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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