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D40 SUR

1987 Talbot Horizon

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,577 mi
Last recorded45,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 SUR
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,577 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 45,542 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 44,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,916 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,259 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,259 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,916 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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D40 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Horizon in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D40 SUR, 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 39 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D40 SUR registered?

D40 SUR is a 1987 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D40 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 SUR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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