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C656 BKM

1985 Talbot Horizon

Green Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,807 mi
Last recorded53,807 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 BKM
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,803 miles

Braking system leaking Slave cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,645 miles

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Fail 17 Oct 2016 50,645 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

bodywork is corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 40,520 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

bodywork is corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,527 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,648 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,369 miles

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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C656 BKM is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Green with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,114 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 C656 BKM, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C656 BKM is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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