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HOW 3X

1982 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Talbot Horizon69,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 3X
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HOW 3X is a 1982 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOW 3X, 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 HOW 3X registered?

HOW 3X is a 1982 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 2 July 1982.

Is HOW 3X safe to buy?

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