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C908 PMY

1985 Talbot Horizon

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 PMY
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,212 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 49,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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C908 PMY is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C908 PMY, 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 C908 PMY registered?

C908 PMY is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C908 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C908 PMY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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