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C260 UBJ

1985 Talbot Horizon

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,029 mi
Last recorded95,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 UBJ
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,029 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres otter walls slightly cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2008 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,159 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 94,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,513 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 92,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C260 UBJ is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C260 UBJ, 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 C260 UBJ registered?

C260 UBJ is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 3 December 1985.

Is C260 UBJ safe to buy?

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