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C526 AKO

1985 Talbot Horizon

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,577 mi
Last recorded60,577 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC526 AKO
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,577 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,518 miles

Battery insecure

Both front brake discs are very heavily corroded

nearside door mirror broken off

offside handbrake cable guide detatched from underside of car

Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both front brake discs are very heavily corroded

nearside door mirror broken off

offside handbrake cable guide detatched from underside of car

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,872 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,045 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,045 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,580 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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C526 AKO is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C526 AKO, 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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C526 AKO is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 24 September 1985.

Is C526 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C526 AKO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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