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C76 KEW

1985 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,195 mi
Last recorded135,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC76 KEW
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 135,195 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,123 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 135,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 134,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 133,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 132,926 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 132,926 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel Arch starting to rust

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 113,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,626 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 100,878 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS STARTING TO PITT

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,878 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS STARTING TO PITT

Fail 17 Jul 2010 93,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 93,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C76 KEW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C76 KEW, 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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C76 KEW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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