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B146 YUR

1985 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB146 YUR
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,019 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 72,992 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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B146 YUR is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 64,049 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 B146 YUR, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B146 YUR registered?

B146 YUR is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B146 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B146 YUR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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