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:
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Other100%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
Talbot Horizon gle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
- front no plate starting to deteriorate (1 times)
Talbot Horizon gle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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.
Compare the Talbot Horizon gle
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