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B553 KPK

1984 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB553 KPK
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,917 miles

Age cracks in tyre side walls

Both front chassis legs corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,858 miles

N/s outer sill corroded

N/s/r wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 97,858 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

N/s outer sill corroded

N/s/r wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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B553 KPK is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B553 KPK, 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 B553 KPK registered?

B553 KPK is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B553 KPK safe to buy?

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