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A432 JDF

1984 Talbot Samba

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,430 mi
Last recorded70,430 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA432 JDF
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 70,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FNONT PIPE / MANEFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to front out rigger & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting TO FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNT / ENGINE MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AXLE BOTH FRONT MOUNTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,663 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,653 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

most of theses items shown are dangerous

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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A432 JDF is a 1984 Talbot Samba in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A432 JDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A432 JDF registered?

A432 JDF is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A432 JDF safe to buy?

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