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C437 JFW

1985 Talbot Horizon

Beige Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,550 mi
Last recorded19,550 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC437 JFW
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,550 miles

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

o/s sill corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,625 miles

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre perished

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2005 17,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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C437 JFW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Beige with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C437 JFW, 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 C437 JFW registered?

C437 JFW is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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