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D351 BHP

1986 Talbot Samba

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,783 mi
Last recorded60,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Talbot Samba51,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD351 BHP
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 53,147 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,140 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear tyres and n/s front tyre have some cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2011 52,713 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 52,555 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 52,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 52,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 May 2008 52,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 52,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,320 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 52,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 51,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D351 BHP is a 1986 Talbot Samba in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D351 BHP, 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 D351 BHP registered?

D351 BHP is a 1986 Talbot Samba, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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