Official DVLA Record

1985 Talbot Horizon 1.4L Petrol · B81 SHP

B81 SHP

1985 Talbot Horizon (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 47,793 miles. MOT status: No results.

Make & Model
TALBOT HORIZON
Year / Origin
1985 · Birmingham
MOT Status
No results
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2012)
Recorded Mileage
47,793 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No results
No test records found
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1985
Engine
1442cc

B81 SHP Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2012
  • 47,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! MOT Status Unknown
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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B81 SHP Mileage History

  1. 15/02/200643,737 mi
  2. 13/02/200744,024 mi+287 mi
  3. 18/02/200844,301 mi+277 mi
  4. 19/02/200844,301 mi
  5. 13/02/200944,581 mi+280 mi
  6. 10/02/201044,867 mi+286 mi
  7. 10/02/201044,867 mi
  8. 22/02/201145,057 mi+190 mi
  9. 06/02/201247,793 mi+2,736 mi

Average of roughly 679 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

B81 SHP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 01:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Talbot Horizon (B81 SHP) between February 2006 and February 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 06 February 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.

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