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FAH 744Y

1983 Talbot Samba

Silver Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,472 mi
Last recorded23,472 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Talbot Samba42,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAH 744Y
MakeTalbot
ModelSamba
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,763 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 21,763 miles

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

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

both front track control arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Unable to see front pads, advise them to be checked.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,923 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,097 miles

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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FAH 744Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba in Silver with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FAH 744Y, 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 FAH 744Y registered?

FAH 744Y is a 1983 Talbot Samba, first registered on 9 March 1983.

Is FAH 744Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAH 744Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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