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58 TBC

1983 Talbot Samba

Brown Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,483 mi
Last recorded6,483 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration58 TBC
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 May 2021 6,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 6,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 6,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 5,674 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 5,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 4,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,592 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 4,429 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,158 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 4,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,847 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
388
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
brake binding 42
brake recording little or no effort 33
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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58 TBC is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Brown with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 42,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Samba fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 58 TBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Samba typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 58 TBC registered?

58 TBC is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 3 February 1983.

Is 58 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 58 TBC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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