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C976 UAD

1985 Talbot Horizon

Green Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,183 mi
Last recorded68,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC976 UAD
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,744 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 60,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,778 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 40,914 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 40,914 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C976 UAD is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Green with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C976 UAD, 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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What year was C976 UAD registered?

C976 UAD is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 27 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C976 UAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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