MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated
underbody slightly corroded in areas
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CVC 259Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1982 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 56,385 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 CVC 259Y, 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 44 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CVC 259Y registered?
CVC 259Y is a 1982 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 December 1982.
Is CVC 259Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for CVC 259Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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