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C919 UGU

1986 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,083 mi
Last recorded24,083 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC919 UGU
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 24,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 24,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leaking from carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 23,097 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 23,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 22,898 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 22,765 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 22,765 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,739 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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C919 UGU is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C919 UGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C919 UGU registered?

C919 UGU is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 28 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C919 UGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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