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C435 DUR

1985 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC435 DUR
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2007 122,968 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 118,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 112,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advisse no rear seats or seat backs fitted. †advise slight play on rear hubs †advise slight blow middle to front pipe exhaust

battery insecure

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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C435 DUR is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C435 DUR, 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 C435 DUR registered?

C435 DUR is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C435 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C435 DUR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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