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LPC 440W

1980 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,311 mi
Last recorded17,311 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 440W
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,311 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 17,309 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,931 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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LPC 440W is a 1980 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LPC 440W, 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 46 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of LPC 440W?

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What year was LPC 440W registered?

LPC 440W is a 1980 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 28 August 1980.

Is LPC 440W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPC 440W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LPC 440W have outstanding finance?

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