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C237 GUK

1985 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Talbot Samba64,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 GUK
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,330 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,382 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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C237 GUK is a 1985 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 64,049 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 C237 GUK, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C237 GUK registered?

C237 GUK is a 1985 Talbot Samba, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C237 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C237 GUK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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