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DRJ 9Y

1983 Talbot Samba

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,882 mi
Last recorded205,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 9Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 205,882 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 205,882 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2020 205,882 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 205,882 miles

Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 205,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 205,882 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 205,882 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 205,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.6.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 205,881 miles

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.6.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 205,881 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 205,879 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 205,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 205,502 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 205,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 205,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 205,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 204,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box tatty,vehicle heavly plated and u/sealed

Fail 28 Mar 2012 204,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box tatty,vehicle heavly plated and u/sealed

Pass 12 Aug 2010 204,240 miles

wipers work but slowly, vehicle heavly plated and undersealed, washers weak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 204,057 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 204,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal making inspection difficult,welded in many places

Pass 16 May 2007 204,044 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 204,041 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DRJ 9Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DRJ 9Y, 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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DRJ 9Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 14 April 1983.

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