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C865 BKH

1985 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,912 mi
Last recorded37,912 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 BKH
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 37,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 37,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 34,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 34,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,993 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer cv boot starting to crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 33,986 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor, close to seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system chalked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer cv boot starting to crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 33,784 miles

battery held in place with a ratchet strap

both handbrake cables corroded and starting to fray

front to rear brake pipe corroded in clips

rear seats folded down

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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C865 BKH is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C865 BKH, 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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C865 BKH is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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