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NEV 490V

1980 Talbot Horizon

Green Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

45,392 mi
Last recorded45,392 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEV 490V
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2006 45,392 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general corrosion under car and under sealed

some corrosion in rear shockabsorber top mounts

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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NEV 490V is a 1980 Talbot Horizon in Green with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 NEV 490V, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEV 490V registered?

NEV 490V is a 1980 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is NEV 490V safe to buy?

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