MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A899 MDU is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Brown with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 A899 MDU, 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 A899 MDU registered?
A899 MDU is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 July 1984.
Is A899 MDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A899 MDU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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