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HBJ 948V

1979 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,341 mi
Last recorded50,341 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBJ 948V
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2010 50,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,286 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f wings corroded but within prescribed area.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,000 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,713 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HBJ 948V is a 1979 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HBJ 948V, 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 47 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBJ 948V registered?

HBJ 948V is a 1979 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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