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A964 MDU

1984 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA964 MDU
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 46,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,013 miles

Interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,949 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear end of nearside sill appears to be covered with body filler

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,015 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,015 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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A964 MDU is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A964 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 A964 MDU registered?

A964 MDU is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 11 July 1984.

Is A964 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A964 MDU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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