MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,018 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Talbot Samba?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLA 397Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DLA 397Y, 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 DLA 397Y registered?
DLA 397Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 21 February 1983.
Is DLA 397Y safe to buy?
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