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A540 WWP

1983 Talbot Samba

Yellow Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,540 mi
Last recorded39,540 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 WWP
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 38,481 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 37,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,363 miles

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

f/discs rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2014 36,360 miles

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

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

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

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

f/discs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,815 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 30,815 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 30,452 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,942 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 23,933 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,808 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,797 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,623 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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A540 WWP is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Yellow with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A540 WWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A540 WWP registered?

A540 WWP is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 24 October 1983.

Is A540 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A540 WWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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