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A230 YTF

1983 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,240 mi
Last recorded4,240 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 YTF
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 4,240 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 3,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 3,410 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 3,323 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 2,893 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,710 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 60,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A230 YTF is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A230 YTF, 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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How do I check the history of A230 YTF?

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What year was A230 YTF registered?

A230 YTF is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 3 November 1983.

Is A230 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A230 YTF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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