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A175 LFX

1984 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,790 mi
Last recorded46,790 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA175 LFX
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,790 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 46,790 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

clutch worn

engine has oil leak

nearside and offside front wing flitch panels corroded

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front inner wing and "A" post corroded

nearside front wing damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

offside headlamp retaining clips broken

offside rear light unit broken

slight movement in wiper linkage

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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A175 LFX is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 66,036 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A175 LFX, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A175 LFX registered?

A175 LFX is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 30 March 1984.

Is A175 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A175 LFX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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