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A975 GMY

1984 Talbot Horizon

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,627 mi
Last recorded52,627 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Talbot Horizon50,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA975 GMY
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 52,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 52,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tiny pinhole in centre-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 46,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,947 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 37,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,672 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,911 miles

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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A975 GMY is a 1984 Talbot Horizon in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 50,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A975 GMY, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A975 GMY registered?

A975 GMY is a 1984 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 14 May 1984.

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The MOT history for A975 GMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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