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C639 SUT

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,226 mi
Last recorded33,226 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 SUT
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,874 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,277 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,682 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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C639 SUT is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C639 SUT, 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 C639 SUT registered?

C639 SUT is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C639 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C639 SUT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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