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A769 GVT

1983 Talbot Samba

White Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,500 mi
Last recorded82,500 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA769 GVT
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,000 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 88,000 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2009

NO SPEEDO OR MILEOMETER AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009

NO SPEEDO OR MILEOMETER AT TIME OF TEST

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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A769 GVT is a 1983 Talbot Samba in White with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 A769 GVT, 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 A769 GVT registered?

A769 GVT is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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