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CVC 259Y

1982 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Talbot Samba56,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVC 259Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 85,940 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 85,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 84,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 83,207 miles

Offside Outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2016 80,871 miles

underbody slightly corroded in areas

Pass 9 May 2015 77,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2015 77,247 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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