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A196 ACV

1984 Talbot Samba

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,115 mi
Last recorded31,115 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA196 ACV
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2005 31,115 miles

Front wings corroded, no sharp edges of RFR found at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2005 31,115 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emmissions measured at 3.47 % limit 3.50% †

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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A196 ACV is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Gold 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 A196 ACV, 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 A196 ACV registered?

A196 ACV is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 26 March 1984.

Is A196 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A196 ACV 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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