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A253 VUY

1983 Talbot Samba

Gold Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,090 mi
Last recorded43,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 VUY
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

spare tyre flat

sticker on the drivers side window at the bottom

Fail 14 Jul 2008 43,089 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

spare tyre flat

sticker on the drivers side window at the bottom

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,747 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 41,759 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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A253 VUY is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Gold with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A253 VUY, 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 A253 VUY registered?

A253 VUY is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A253 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 VUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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