MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery insecure
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front wipers will not turn off
o/s/f wheel binding slightly
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A459 HPK is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 A459 HPK, 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 A459 HPK registered?
A459 HPK is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 17 April 1984.
Is A459 HPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A459 HPK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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