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DHA 222Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHA 222Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 44,260 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 44,247 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 44,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006

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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DHA 222Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DHA 222Y, 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 DHA 222Y registered?

DHA 222Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is DHA 222Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHA 222Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DHA 222Y have outstanding finance?

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