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B730 BJW

1984 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,456 mi
Last recorded13,456 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1984 Talbot Samba66,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB730 BJW
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,456 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B730 BJW is a 1984 Talbot Samba in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B730 BJW, 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 B730 BJW registered?

B730 BJW is a 1984 Talbot Samba, first registered on 24 August 1984.

Is B730 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B730 BJW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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