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TMC 22Y

1983 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,554 mi
Last recorded73,554 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Talbot Horizon55,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 22Y
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,554 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,025 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,379 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 72,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 71,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 71,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,709 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2006 45,638 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 45,634 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TMC 22Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TMC 22Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMC 22Y registered?

TMC 22Y is a 1983 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 8 February 1983.

Is TMC 22Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMC 22Y shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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