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A625 MUR

1983 Talbot Samba

Yellow Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,729 mi
Last recorded20,729 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA625 MUR
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,537 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 20,537 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 20,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) 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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A625 MUR is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Yellow with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A625 MUR, 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 A625 MUR registered?

A625 MUR is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 30 August 1983.

Is A625 MUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A625 MUR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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