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C837 GGF

1985 Talbot Horizon

Brown Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC837 GGF
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,181 miles

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

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

corrosion in nearside front wing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,481 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 80,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,191 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 77,512 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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C837 GGF is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Brown with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C837 GGF, 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 C837 GGF registered?

C837 GGF is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C837 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C837 GGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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