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C760 DWL

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,689 mi
Last recorded51,689 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC760 DWL
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,689 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 48,578 miles

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,443 miles

o/s/r cv boot perished

slight play o/s/r steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2006 44,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front cv boots perishing

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm low on inner edge

nearside mirror tapped in place

rear exhaust box corroding and blowing slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2006 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front cv boots perishing

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm low on inner edge

nearside mirror tapped in place

rear exhaust box corroding and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,462 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rack

wiper arm slightly lose

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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C760 DWL is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C760 DWL, 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 C760 DWL registered?

C760 DWL is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C760 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C760 DWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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