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C180 NAV

1986 Talbot Samba

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,769 mi
Last recorded140,769 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC180 NAV
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 140,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 140,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 140,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 149,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,744 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,206 miles

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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C180 NAV is a 1986 Talbot Samba in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C180 NAV, 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 C180 NAV registered?

C180 NAV is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C180 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C180 NAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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