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C916 WDU

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC916 WDU
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,588 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,380 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,794 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 50,897 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,731 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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C916 WDU is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C916 WDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C916 WDU registered?

C916 WDU is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C916 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C916 WDU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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