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A913 OYB

1983 Talbot Samba

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA913 OYB
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 72,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 72,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 72,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A913 OYB is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A913 OYB, 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 A913 OYB registered?

A913 OYB is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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