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VBH 469W

1981 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,842 mi
Last recorded16,842 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 469W
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,829 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,789 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2008 16,784 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Battery insecure

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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VBH 469W is a 1981 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBH 469W, 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 45 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBH 469W registered?

VBH 469W is a 1981 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 5 June 1981.

Is VBH 469W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBH 469W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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