MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Age cracks in tyre side walls
Both front chassis legs corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/s outer sill corroded
N/s/r wheel binding slightly
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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B553 KPK is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 November 1984.
Is B553 KPK safe to buy?
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