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DDF 331Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,213 mi
Last recorded70,213 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 331Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,213 miles

offside & nearside front panel corroded above headlights

Fail 8 Jul 2006 70,213 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside front panel corroded above headlights

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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DDF 331Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Samba models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 42,747 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 DDF 331Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Samba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDF 331Y registered?

DDF 331Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is DDF 331Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDF 331Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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