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B139 RVR

1984 Talbot Samba

Yellow Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,013 mi
Last recorded35,013 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB139 RVR
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 35,013 miles

Offside Front tyre has slightcracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,980 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 34,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,974 miles

Back seat folded at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2022 43,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Back seat folded at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2021 34,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,934 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,921 miles

O/S and N/S rear swinging arm chassis pivot dust seals splitting

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,915 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,909 miles

Battery charging light glowing slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B139 RVR is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Yellow with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B139 RVR, 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 B139 RVR registered?

B139 RVR is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B139 RVR safe to buy?

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