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C723 HGF

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,622 mi
Last recorded102,622 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC723 HGF
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 102,622 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 9,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 100,078 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 100,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 98,194 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 98,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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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C723 HGF is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue 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 C723 HGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C723 HGF registered?

C723 HGF is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C723 HGF safe to buy?

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