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MOT reliability

Talbot Horizon gle

1,975 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,975 Talbot Horizon gle vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Talbot Horizon gle has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,315 miles.

1,975
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
2,710
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Talbot Horizon gle problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Talbot Horizon gle MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Steering7%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%

Talbot Horizon gle pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,974), Diesel (1)

Most common Talbot Horizon gle MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Talbot Horizon gle MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  4. Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  9. Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  14. front no plate starting to deteriorate (1 times)

Talbot Horizon gle pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 2 9 78% 74,315

Talbot Horizon gle reliability FAQ

Across 1,975 Talbot Horizon gle vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Talbot Horizon gle MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Talbot Horizon gle in our data has covered around 74,315 miles.

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