£360
1979 TALBOT HORIZON LS
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 506
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Talbot Horizon LS, previously used on the set of "The Crown", is offered as a project car after sitting unused since its last MoT expired in 2020. While it comes with some history and documents, it needs work to be roadworthy again.
Condition
3
The car is being sold as a project and has been sitting for some time. The MoT expired in 2020, indicating it likely has mechanical issues. It requires substantial reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
S2DG1AP116183
Chassis No:
Odometer:
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[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Talbot Horizon LS comes to us direct from a film company that reportedly used it on the set of the Netflix show “The Crown”.
Although it passed its last MoT with no advisories, this expired in 2020 and the car has been sitting for some time, so it is being sold as a project.
It comes with a collection of MoT certificates covering 2013 to 2020 and the current V5C, which indicates 3 former keepers.
First registration was on 1st August 1979.
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Points of note
£360
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,314
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,268
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 22 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
56,999 miles
Registration Date
1979-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 18 2019 with 56,999 miles
Passed
On Jan 23 2018 with 56,987 miles
Failed
On Jan 23 2018 with 56,987 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Mar 30 2016 with 56,914 miles
Failed
On Oct 11 2014 with 56,801 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
User Entered:
- o/s/r tyre splitting
Passed
On Oct 11 2014 with 56,801 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/r tyre splitting
Failed
On Jun 24 2013 with 56,374 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Jun 24 2013 with 56,374 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2012 with 54,950 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jun 23 2011 with 54,945 miles
Failed
On Jun 23 2011 with 54,945 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jun 29 2010 with 54,937 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- underbody showing signes of its age
Passed
On Jul 08 2009 with 54,906 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2008 with 54,871 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2007 with 54,808 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2006 with 54,766 miles
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