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EJC 549X

1982 Talbot Horizon

Black Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,083 mi
Last recorded25,083 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1982 Talbot Horizon69,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJC 549X
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2007 25,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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EJC 549X is a 1982 Talbot Horizon in Black with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJC 549X, 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 EJC 549X registered?

EJC 549X is a 1982 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 17 March 1982.

Is EJC 549X safe to buy?

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