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A340 PEW

1984 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,882 mi
Last recorded75,882 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA340 PEW
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,882 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,951 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,393 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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A340 PEW is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A340 PEW, 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 A340 PEW registered?

A340 PEW is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A340 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A340 PEW 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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