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C14 PTS

1986 Talbot Samba

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 PTS
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026
Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,309 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyre getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,274 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 65,267 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,218 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

centre exhaust mtg. broken

play noted nearside inner joint on steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2010 65,193 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,096 miles

engine keeps going off on a clinder

Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 64,997 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 64,633 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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C14 PTS is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 51,830 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 C14 PTS, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C14 PTS registered?

C14 PTS is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is C14 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 PTS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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