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EDU 101Y

1983 Talbot Horizon

Green Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,590 mi
Last recorded85,590 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 101Y
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 85,590 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,691 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 79,691 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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EDU 101Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Green with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 55,543 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 EDU 101Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDU 101Y registered?

EDU 101Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 23 February 1983.

Is EDU 101Y safe to buy?

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